Event Manager

Riverside, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $48,300.00 - $80,500.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Unlimited paid time off

retirement savings plan

cell phone stipend

Complimentary event tickets

Flexible work environment

Job Description

PSQ Productions is an Orange County-based company specializing in live events, venue operations, and public assembly management. This dynamic company is dedicated to producing festivals and community events, promoting live music, managing public assembly venues, and providing operational support to sports arenas and event facilities. With a comprehensive portfolio that encompasses event production, venue management, event operations, guest services, logistics, safety coordination, vendor management, and on-site execution, PSQ Productions stands out as a leader in creating memorable and impactful experiences throughout the Orange County community. The company operates with a clear set of core values including Imagination, Adaptability, Mastery, Professionalism, being Solutions Oriented, and Quality, which shape how it delivers exceptional service to guests and supports its teams.

The role of Event Manager at PSQ Productions is pivotal to the company’s promise of excellence in live event experiences. This full-time position requires a hands-on professional who will act as the central point of contact for vendors, promoters, producers, and internal teams, overseeing every aspect of event logistics from initial planning all the way through to event breakdown. Events under the Event Manager’s supervision range widely in scale and type, including community festivals, concerts, and large-scale productions such as Great Park Live Concerts, Orange County Soccer Club events, and Winter Fest OC. The manager will ensure smooth coordination and flawless execution, covering staffing logistics, vendor compliance, operational and event planning, and on-site management. This role demands a tech-forward individual comfortable using sophisticated event and venue management software, including Momentus and Microsoft 365, as well as possessing exceptional organizational and communication skills. The Event Manager must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet event demands.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about live events, community engagement, and operational leadership. The role not only involves managing day-to-day event activities but also requires strategic planning, problem-solving, and creating detailed event documentation including timelines, run-of-show schedules, staffing plans, radio and break plans, and check-in processes. The Event Manager will collaborate closely with various departments such as Production, Marketing, Food and Beverage, Safety, and Security to ensure comprehensive event readiness and resolve any conflicts prior to event day. Acting as the Manager on Duty during events, they will make critical real-time decisions to safeguard the guest experience, maintain safety, adhere to schedules, and protect venue assets. The job also involves directing part-time event staff, coordinating talent and vendor arrivals, managing vendor compliance, supporting staffing partners, tracking equipment, and preparing post-event reports that highlight wins, issues, and corrective actions.

PSQ Productions is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. Eligible employees enjoy a range of benefits, including premium medical and dental plans, unlimited paid time off, participation in California's retirement savings program CalSavers, a potential cell phone stipend for business use, and opportunities to attend events. The company fosters a culture where employees feel empowered to innovate and deliver high-quality event experiences that make a lasting impact. Joining PSQ means becoming part of a passionate team enthusiastic about enhancing Orange County’s live event scene and contributing to the community's vibrancy and connection.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in event management, business administration, hospitality, sports management, project management, or related field preferred
3-5 years of experience in event management within stadiums, arenas, public assembly facilities, or hospitality/tourism environments
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Canva, Asana, and DocuSign
Proficiency in Momentus or similar event and venue management software
Experience with vendor coordination and contract management
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Experience in budget oversight, logistics coordination, and on-site event management preferred

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Sports Management, Project Management, or related field preferred
3-5 years of experience in event management within stadiums, arenas, public assembly facilities, or hospitality/tourism environments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Canva, Asana, and DocuSign
Proficiency in Momentus or similar event and venue management software
Experience with vendor coordination and contract management
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Experience in budget oversight, logistics coordination, and on-site event management preferred

Job Duties

Lead advance planning meetings, client walkthroughs, and production advances, confirm scope, timelines, staffing plans, and day of event escalation paths
Own and maintain the complete event record in Momentus, ensuring all event details, notes, schedules, vendor lists, account information, required documents, executed plans, permits, COIs, incident reports, and postevent recaps are accurately stored and kept up to date within the system
Develop and publish event day documents, including run of show, staffing plan, post orders, radio plan, break plan, and check in plans
Coordinate with Production, Marketing, Food and Beverage, Safety, and Security leads to confirm daily operational requirements, and resolve conflicts prior to event day
Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned events, make real time decisions to protect guest experience, safety, schedule, and venue assets
Direct part time event staff on event day, including guest experience, parking, housekeeping, and assigned support teams, and confirm staff placement and breaks
Coordinate vendor and talent arrivals, credentialing, check in, and backstage or compound operations, and confirm curfew compliance with the promoter and producer
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, promoters, producers, tenants, contractors, public safety officials, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Manage vendor compliance items, including COIs, required permits, and vendor documentation, and track status through completion
Support staffing partner coordination, including schedule confirmations, invoice review, and timesheet reconciliation
Track and manage event equipment, including radios, chargers, and check out logs, and reconcile missing items after events
Prepare post event reports within two business days, document wins, issues, incidents, and corrective actions, and assign follow ups to the right owners
Support staff orientations and briefings for events, including safety notes, time keeping requirements, radio etiquette, site rules, and guest service standards
Perform other duties as assigned