Fever
Event Manager (Freelance)
New York · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be able to work in the event country: either already a citizen/resident permitted to work or already in possession of a work visa/permit.
About the job
Lead onsite operations for a live event, coordinating staff, vendors, venue and local authorities while overseeing safety, budgets, customer service and incident response.
What you'll do
- Lead the daily Operations Team and coordinate onsite departments, vendors, venue and local authorities.
- Implement safety plans, procedures and signage; manage risks, incidents and post-event reporting.
- Support budget delivery, document expenses, coordinate supplier payments and handle customer complaints.
What they ask for
- At least five years of experience in event management, live events, festivals, experiential events, or a related production environment.
- Experience using Google Drive and the Google suite of applications, including Sheets, Word, Google Meetings.
- Must be able to work in the event country, either as a citizen/resident permitted to work or with a work visa/permit.
Nice to have
- Experience managing large outdoor festivals, Illumination trails or outdoor experiential events, and previous budget management experience.
- Current First-Aid certification.
Pay
$500/day (base pay)
Tools
Google Drive, Google suite, Sheets, Word, Google Meetings
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