Festival Safety & Emergency Lead

Danny Wimmer Presents; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Wimmer Presents is seeking an Event Safety Manager for its large outdoor festivals. This role focuses on safeguarding staff, artists, and attendees, managing emergency procedures, and coordinating with local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in safety management at major events, with strong decision-making skills, excellent communication, and proven staff training capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety management for large-scale outdoor events or festivals.
• Knowledge of fire safety codes, OSHA regulations, and emergency management for big events.
• Proven ability to manage emergencies including medical incidents, severe weather, evacuations.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety procedures and equipment are in use.
• Coordinate evacuation routes, shelter locations, and crowd control measures.
• Maintain emergency protocols, evacuation plans, and safety signage.
• Liaise with local authorities and fire departments for site inspections and approvals.
• Document incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions; provide leadership with post-incident reports.

Skills

Safety management

Emergency response

Interpersonal communication

Staff training

Incident reporting

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Danny Wimmer Presents is seeking an Event Safety Manager for its large outdoor festivals. This role focuses on safeguarding staff, artists, and attendees, managing emergency procedures, and coordinating with local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in safety management at major events, with strong decision-making skills, excellent communication, and proven staff training capabilities.