Events Lead: Festivals, Budgets & On-Site Production

Opti Staffing Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group, Anchorage-based events organization, seeks an Events Manager to lead festivals, trade shows, and custom events across Alaska from concept through on-site production.

You will oversee budgeting, sponsorships, vendor coordination, and client communications, reporting to the Advertising Director, and supervising the Event Coordinator, with evening and weekend availability as events require.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading events, including budgeting and on-site execution.
• Experience supervising staff or directing event teams.
• Strong financial judgment and budgeting skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and event registration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the event calendar, timelines, staffing plans, budgets, and performance goals.
• Research new event ideas, assess audience interest and financial feasibility, and recommend enhancements.
• Evaluate venues, conduct site visits, and negotiate vendor agreements within budgets.
• Coordinate event logistics including catering, audiovisual, signage, registration, seating, and room layouts.
• Secure permits, licenses, insurance, and other documentation.
• Lead on-site setup, production, and cleanup, coordinating staff and vendors.
• Develop sponsorship packages with event sales and pursue major sponsors.
• Serve as planning contact for client events, manage proposals and changes in scope.
• Partner with marketing to drive attendance and sponsor exposure.
• Track ticket sales and sponsorship revenue, expenses, and profitability; adjust plans accordingly.
• Supervise the Event Coordinator and provide weekly updates to leadership.
• Reconcile budgets and report attendance and financial results with recommendations.

Skills

Event leadership

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Client relations

Communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Ticketing platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Opti Staffing Group, Anchorage-based events organization, seeks an Events Manager to lead festivals, trade shows, and custom events across Alaska from concept through on-site production.

You will oversee budgeting, sponsorships, vendor coordination, and client communications, reporting to the Advertising Director, and supervising the Event Coordinator, with evening and weekend availability as events require.