Regional Event Operations Lead – Live Experiences

Curate Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Hybrid work policy (3 days in office,

Bonus up to 20%

Paid time off

Job summary

Curate Group is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager for Lumos Experiences in the Los Angeles area. You will oversee end-to-end event operations, venue planning, staffing and production coordination to deliver magical candlelit concert experiences.

In this role you will manage budgets, quality control and process standardization, with a hands-on approach that keeps shows on-brand and safe. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event operations, production or management within live events/hospitality.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and drives momentum.
• Ability to motivate a team and set high standards under pressure.
• Confident decision-making and proactive problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multitasking ability.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to events.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, AI tools and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own full end-to-end delivery of shows across Los Angeles and surrounding regions from planning to post-event review.
• Maintain venue catalog with layouts, access and safety procedures; coordinate operations plans and safety docs.
• Lead weekend recruitment, onboarding and training for Event Managers and Assistants; maintain training playbooks.
• Coordinate with Musician Booker and production teams to ensure smooth technical execution.
• Develop and standardize processes to drive consistency and efficiency across shows.
• Manage inventory, storage, equipment maintenance and logistics for events.
• Attend at least two shows per month to ensure quality and coach teams onsite.
• Deliver post-event reports and KPIs; propose continuous improvements.
• Coordinate venue-specific permits, vendors and compliance for special venues.
• Manage COIs, vendor docs, permits and compliance records for events.

Skills

Event operations management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Decision making under pressure

Problem solving

Tools

Google Suite

AI tools

Team collaboration tools

Job description

Curate Group is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager for Lumos Experiences in the Los Angeles area. You will oversee end-to-end event operations, venue planning, staffing and production coordination to deliver magical candlelit concert experiences.

In this role you will manage budgets, quality control and process standardization, with a hands-on approach that keeps shows on-brand and safe. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities for growth.