Event Manager - Honolulu

Fever; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 54,415,000; Part time

Job summary

Fever is seeking a part-time onsite Event Manager for Candlelight Concerts in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role features flexible weekday prep plus event support, with most concerts on Fri–Sun evenings. The contract runs 6 months, 29 hours per week, with possible extension and a pay rate of $25 per hour.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in event management, strong customer service, and the ability to lead on-site teams under pressure. A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred).
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience leading an on-site team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a pressured environment.
• Knowledge of AV and PA systems is desirable.
• Driver's license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate with Fever Originals manager.
• Full visibility into staff roster; set schedule; coordinate with staffing agency for reschedules.
• Ensure staff are trained for duties such as ticket validation, guest seating, and venue setup for candles.
• Drive uHaul with event supplies to/from venues when needed; arrange alternatives if unable to drive.
• Manage inventory and track supplies for venues; handle printing needs.
• Manage guest lists for all events and assist with opening/closing remarks (public speaking occasionally).
• Provide weekly reports to Fever Originals Project Managers on event status and feedback.
• Assist with venue walk-through evaluations; opportunities to expand Candlelight/ Fever Originals.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Work under pressure

AV/PA knowledge

Driver's license

Live music interest

Education

Relevant degree (preferred)

Tools

Laptop required

Job description

Hey there!

We're Fever, the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we're revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We've teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let's discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever's mission.

What is Candlelight?

Since July 2019, Fever Originals has produced a series of classical music concerts in a "candlelit setting" which take place in the most intimate and undiscovered venues all over the world. Cities include: France (Paris, Toulouse, Lyon), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia), Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), and the United States (Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago), and are in the process of expanding to your city! Candlelight has democratized classical music by sharing it with the general public and providing a unique experience for each of our audiences. As of today, Candlelight concerts are present in over 300 cities around the world!

For this role, we are looking for a part-time onsite Event Manager for our Candlelight Concerts located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a part-time position that includes flexible weekday hours for preparation and planning, in addition to event support during our concerts. Most concerts take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, so availability during those times may be expected.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate directly with Fever Originals manager
• Full visibility into staff roster; set schedule; communicate with the staffing agency about any reschedules of events
• Ensuring each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concert
• Drive uHaul with event supplies to and from concert venues (if a candidate is not able to drive or does not have a valid driver's license, alternative methods of transporting supplies may be arranged)
• Manage inventory and track supplies for venues
• Manage any printing needs
• Manage guest lists for all events
• Manage the opening and closing remarks at events (this will usually consist of a recorded speech, but may require public speaking on an occasional basis)
• Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedback
• Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues
• Opportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company and the possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areas
• Represent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every event

Required skills:

• 1+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred)
• Interest and passion for live music and organizing events
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience leading an on-site team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good ability to work in a pressured environment
• Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable)
• The use of personal laptop will be required
• In effect Driver's License is strongly preferred

Schedule & Pay:

The contract will be for 6 months, ideally starting as soon as possible. The shows run weekly and shift times vary from 4-8 hours/day. The role will be 29 hours max a week and possibly work on certain Holidays, (not including Thanksgiving or Christmas as there will be no concerts those days). There may be an opportunity to extend the contract at the end of the initial 6 months.

Rate:

25$/hour - further details can be discussed during the interview.

Our Hiring Process:

• A 30-minute video call with the local Project Manager and/or Producer to understand in more detail the responsibilities of the job and clarify any questions
• A (paid) trial work day to assess your fit within the team; after a successful work day, an offer will follow

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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