Festivals and Events Manager

Centennial, CO, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

403b employer match

Half days between Christmas and New Years

Free workshops

Job Description

Lighthouse Writers Workshop is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a creative community for writers and literature enthusiasts. Located in a dynamic setting, Lighthouse has built a reputation for supporting the literary arts through workshops, readings, and festivals, making it a vital hub for artists, readers, and cultural engagement in the community. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all voices are heard and celebrated regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Lighthouse thrives on a collaborative and supportive work culture that encourages creativity, communication, and professional development among its staff and volunteers.
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Job Requirements

3-5 years of experience planning and managing events
demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
experience developing and managing complex event budgets
impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion
ability to engage underrepresented communities in arts programming
comfort troubleshooting audiovisual equipment and technologies
proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
ability to manage high-stress situations with calm presence
ample night and weekend availability
on-site presence throughout Lit Fest
hybrid work schedule with flexibility for special events and evenings
ability to coach and mentor supporting staff
capability to develop and manage budgets
willing to work occasional nights and weekends

Job Qualifications

3-5 years of experience planning and managing events or program coordination
demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
experience developing and managing complex event budgets
impeccable written and verbal communication skills
strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion
ability to engage underrepresented communities in arts programming
comfort troubleshooting audiovisual equipment
proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage high-stress situations calmly
ample night and weekend availability
on-site presence required during Lit Fest
experience in the literary arts or nonprofit sector preferred
experience negotiating and managing contracts preferred
experience managing direct reports preferred
familiarity with virtual and hybrid events preferred
proficiency with diverse software platforms preferred
high attention to detail and accuracy

Job Duties

Manage all aspects of event production from conception to completion
work closely with the Program Director to envision and curate Lit Fest programming
collaborate with the Education Director on planning and executing weekend genre festivals
manage large public-facing events including panels, workshops, signings, and readings
collaborate with marketing to develop an annual events plan and marketing materials
ensure timely upload of event offerings to the website
create and maintain comprehensive event plans, timelines, and schedules
coordinate event sponsorships and partnerships
manage logistics for events including setup, staffing, AV needs, vendors, and breakdown
oversee creation and distribution of schedules and run-of-show documents
manage contracts with agencies, authors, faculty, and vendors
oversee on-site event logistics and serve as primary point of contact
recommend process improvements for efficiency
review event evaluations and implement improvements
coach and mentor the Program Coordinator
manage workflows and assignments for supporting staff
develop and manage annual event budgets
track expenses and reconcile credit card transactions
compile programming guides and institutional records
report attendance figures for funding agencies
occasionally support other programming and events

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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