Event Operations Manager

Roylo Partners; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Roylo Partners is seeking an Event Operations Manager in New Orleans to lead logistics across venues, suppliers, and teams. You’ll translate event plans into practical schedules, brief colleagues, and stay involved from setup through closeout.

Experience in events, hospitality supervision, venue operations, or team leadership is preferred. A focus on organization, clear communication, sound judgment, and proficiency with schedules and spreadsheets is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, hospitality supervision, venue operations, or team leadership is preferred.
• Strong organization, clear communication, sound judgment, and familiarity with schedules and spreadsheets are important.

Responsibilities

• Build operational schedules, checklists, and staffing plans.
• Confirm venue access, supplier arrangements, and equipment requirements.
• Brief colleagues on responsibilities, timings, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate setup and check readiness before attendees arrive.
• Monitor event activity and resolve logistical issues within agreed authority.
• Track resources and approved expenses.
• Oversee pack-down and review feedback to improve future delivery.

Skills

Event coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Job description

Lead the Preparation. Stay Involved in Delivery.

You know that a successful event depends on clear responsibilities, accurate arrangements, and a team that can respond when plans change.

We’re hiring an Event Operations Manager in New Orleans to oversee assigned event logistics and coordinate delivery with colleagues, venues, and suppliers. You’ll translate event plans into practical schedules, brief the team, and stay involved from setup through closeout.

What You’ll Oversee

• Build operational schedules, checklists, and staffing plans.
• Confirm venue access, supplier arrangements, and equipment requirements.
• Brief colleagues on responsibilities, timings, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate setup and check readiness before attendees arrive.
• Monitor event activity and resolve logistical issues within agreed authority.
• Track resources and approved expenses.
• Oversee pack-down and review feedback to improve future delivery.

Bring Practical Coordination Experience

Experience in events, hospitality supervision, venue operations, or team leadership is preferred. You should be able to show how you’ve coordinated people, handled changing requirements, and taken responsibility for delivery.

A specific degree isn’t required. Strong organization, clear communication, sound judgment, and familiarity with schedules and spreadsheets are important.

Take Ownership With Support

You’ll receive guidance on company procedures, venue requirements, and reporting expectations while working with the wider management team.

The role includes local event venues. Event timings, travel arrangements, and any evening or weekend requirements will be discussed during recruitment.

Reliable attendance in New Orleans is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is available during recruitment.