Event Manager - Honolulu

This is a part-time onsite Event Manager role for Fever's Candlelight Concerts in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Event Manager will act as the main point of contact onsite, manage staff and inventory, coordinate logistics, and ensure smooth execution of the concerts. The role involves weekly reporting to project managers and occasional public speaking. It is a 6-month contract with flexible weekday hours and event support on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate directly with Fever Originals manager
• Full visibility into staff roster; set schedule; communicate with the staffing agency about any reschedules of events
• Ensuring each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concert
• Drive uHaul with event supplies to and from concert venues (if a candidate is not able to drive or does not have a valid driver’s license, alternative methods of transporting supplies may be arranged)
• Manage inventory and track supplies for venues
• Manage any printing needs
• Manage guest lists for all events
• Manage the opening and closing remarks at events (this will usually consist of a recorded speech, but may require public speaking on an occasional basis)
• Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedback
• Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues
• Opportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company and the possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areas
• Represent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every event

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred)
• Interest and passion for live music and organizing events
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience leading an on-site team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good ability to work in a pressured environment
• The use of personal laptop will be required

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable)
• In effect Driver’s License is strongly preferred