Festival Safety & Evacuation Director

Danny Wimmer Presents; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Wimmer Presents seeks an Event Safety Manager to safeguard staff, artists, and attendees at major outdoor festivals. You will lead safety planning, training, and emergency readiness from pre-event to post-event, coordinating with vendors and local public safety to ensure compliance and rapid response.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event safety or risk management, understands fire and life safety codes, and can decisively manage incidents in high-pressure environments while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety management for large outdoor events or festivals.
• Deep knowledge of fire safety codes and OSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage emergencies, evacuations, and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety techniques, procedures and equipment are used.
• Oversee evacuation routes, shelter locations, and signage.
• Coordinate with security, vendors, and local authorities during events.
• Maintain emergency protocols and post-incident reports for leadership.

Skills

Safety management

Large-scale events

Fire safety & OSHA

Emergency response

Team training

Coordination with authorities

Job description

Danny Wimmer Presents seeks an Event Safety Manager to safeguard staff, artists, and attendees at major outdoor festivals. You will lead safety planning, training, and emergency readiness from pre-event to post-event, coordinating with vendors and local public safety to ensure compliance and rapid response.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event safety or risk management, understands fire and life safety codes, and can decisively manage incidents in high-pressure environments while