The Long Drink Company

Festival/Events Coordinator (San Diego)

San Diego, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $35.00 - $40.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

contract role
Flexible Schedule
competitive hourly rate
Local travel
hands-on experience
Independent contractor
Per-event compensation

Job Description

This role is with a dynamic event production and experiential marketing company that specializes in organizing and supporting large-scale, on-premise events. The company acts as a key player in the event industry, delivering hands-on, operational expertise to ensure the success of various activations and experiences that engage audiences and create memorable moments. Known for its attention to detail and execution excellence, the company supports a wide spectrum of events often requiring quick deployment of skilled event professionals to manage logistics, staff, and overall event operations.

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Job Requirements

  • prior experience in event/activation production, event operations, or experiential marketing
  • ability to perform physical labor (lifting, carrying, standing for long periods)
  • strong organizational and time-management skills
  • comfortable managing staff (e.g., bartenders) and enforcing rules and regulations
  • valid driver's license with clean driving record
  • comfortable driving box trucks or UHauls
  • ability to work nights, weekends, and long event days as needed
  • professional, reliable, and adaptable under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • prior experience in event/activation production, event operations, or experiential marketing
  • ability to perform physical labor (lifting, carrying, standing for long periods)
  • strong organizational and time-management skills
  • comfortable managing staff (e.g., bartenders) and enforcing rules and regulations
  • valid driver's license with clean driving record
  • comfortable driving box trucks or UHauls
  • ability to work nights, weekends, and long event days as needed
  • professional, reliable, and adaptable under pressure
  • experience with large-scale activations or on-premise events
  • familiarity with inventory tracking systems or check-in/checkout processes
  • leadership or supervisory experience in event settings

Job Duties

  • making storage unit runs to retrieve and return event equipment and supplies
  • renting, picking up, driving, and returning UHauls or other rental vehicles
  • loading, transporting, and unloading event materials safely and efficiently
  • assisting with setup and teardown of activation booths and event spaces
  • assembling tents, tables, signage, displays, and demo stations
  • ensuring all materials are properly packed, labeled, and stored post-event
  • managing and supporting bartenders during large-scale events

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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