Job Description

The Event Director will be an integral part of Desert Publications Inc. The ideal candidate is a strategic planner with event-planning experience of multiple sized events. This individual must be self-starter and work well in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple events at one time, and excellent organizational skills are required. Customer service skills are a must and must have the ability to service both external and internal clients and customers. Must be adept at learning new technology and managing ticketing platforms.

• Will be lead event planner incorporating event productions, event curation, organization, site management, and staff management.

• Must collaborate with internal and external event partners.

• Create budgets, manage budgets, oversee bill payments, and expense tracking — ensuring they’re accurate and received on time. Strong excels spreadsheet skills preferred.

• Manage talent and partner negotiation.

• Manage dedicated event site(s), and ticketing platforms.

• Source and manage vendors to obtain and negotiate quotes, oversee production and track deliveries.

• Ensure all production aspects are properly planned and supported, directly executing them — including run of show/programming, location scouting and management, layout planning, rentals, catering, staffing, AV, staging, stage management, print production, digital and social media production etc.

• Run internal and select partner meetings.

• Communicate effectively to drive progress, receive approvals, and satisfy project requirements.

• Prepare contracts, call sheets, schedules/run of shows and talent agreements and releases.

• Oversee volunteer management for events.

• On-set and on-location production lead; weekend/evening availability as needed.

• Manage project administration

• Manage Production Coordinators, PAs and any other event staffing as needed.

• Support business development initiatives and research.

 

• Some travel may be required (< 10%).

Preferred Qualification/Skills:
· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
· Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Keen attention to detail is a must.
· Good organizational and coordinating abilities
· Must be proactive and show a great level of creativity in carrying out assigned duties
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in the face of multiple duties
· Good time-management skills is a necessary requirement
· Must be able to work in a team environment
· He/she should have a solid background in event management
· Computer skills, including complete knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
· A minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience in event and marketing production.
· Sponsorship sales/execution experiences a plus.

Please note that this job is located in Palm Springs, California in the Coachella Valley and you must be located locally or willing to relocate to be considered.

Desert Publications now in its 66th year, the independently owned company produces several consumer and custom publications — including the award-winning monthly magazine  Palm Springs Life .

Since our first issue debuted in March 1958,  Palm Springs Life has been Southern California’s premier source for arts, architecture and design, entertainment, golf and tennis, fashion, society, music, and celebrity happenings in and around Greater Palm Springs. The magazine — and its supplements, including  The Guide ,  Home+Design ,  Arts+Culture ,  Be Well, and  Weddings , among others — enjoys an international audience, largely driven by the desert’s world-class film, music, and arts festivals, as well as cultural juggernauts such as Desert X and Modernism Week.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palm Springs, CA 92262: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Events management: 5 years (Required)
• Customer service: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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