Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all operational aspects of the music festival. This role ensures seamless execution by managing logistics, staff, vendors, and compliance requirements while delivering an exceptional experience for artists, guests, and partners.

This is a seasonal role from September 9, 2025 and will end on November 20, 2025. 

This role pays an daily rate of $700.00

This position will remain open until November 20, 2025. 

• Lead the planning and execution of festival operations, from pre-event preparation through post-event wrap-up.
• Develop event timelines, schedules, and budgets; monitor expenses to ensure financial targets are met.
• Coordinate with artists, production crews, vendors, sponsors, and contractors.
• Oversee festival site operations, including concessions, security, parking, accessibility, guest services, and emergency procedures.
• Recruit, train, and supervise event staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, alcohol, and local permitting regulations.
• Collaborate with marketing and ticketing teams to support promotions and drive attendance.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders during the festival, resolving issues quickly.
• Monitor event flow to ensure a safe and positive guest experience.
• Prepare post-event reports, analyzing performance and providing recommendations for improvements.

• 3–5 years of experience managing large-scale events, festivals, or live entertainment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with artists, vendors, and staff.
• Proven track record in budgeting, contracts, and vendor management.
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of production logistics, safety compliance, and crowd management.
• Flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends, and extended days during the festival.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.