Job Overview
Employment Type
Consulting
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
commission-based pay
Opportunity to work with diverse communities
Access to unique venues and events
Networking opportunities within the food and beverage industry
Job Description
Founded in London in 2009, Sofar is a unique live experience company that celebrates emerging talent and local grassroots art and culture through intimate and one-of-a-kind events. Sofar has grown into a global community, hosting live performances and cultural gatherings in over 400 cities worldwide. From music concerts in unexpected venues to culinary events, comedy nights, dance parties, and themed gatherings, Sofar transforms overlooked spaces into inviting environments that foster connection and discovery. Their venues vary widely and can include rooftops, private homes, museum rooms, and even outdoor locations such as ski jump towers or catamarans. This approach creates memorable... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in live event curation, promotion, marketing, sales, or partnerships
- Familiarity with the local food and beverage industry
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Job Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in live event curation, promotion, marketing, sales, and/or partnerships
- A discerning palate and a deep network within the local food and beverage community
- Passion for the arts and eager to capitalize on everything that a Sofar show offers including building local connections and giving opportunities to chefs and mixologists in your community
- Strong pulse on your city, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time
- Ability to connect with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses that would add strategic value to growing presence in LA
- Actively engaged in your local cultural scene and build community around it
- Exceptional time management skills and clear written communication
Job Duties
- Lead curation, planning and promotion for music and culinary events in LA, continuing to grow our networks as needed
- Develop local relationships in LA to ensure Sofar’s food and music events are genuinely connected to, and representative of the city
- Source and onboard unique venues that align with Sofar’s brand and mission
- Own the quality of your shows (including attending shows), working closely with the local LA team to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality
- Create a vision and collaborate with the local LA team to build and execute your strategy to grow culinary experiences - number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc.
- Promote and sell tickets with self-directed local marketing tactics
- Create content to help promote your events, either coordinating with external photographers and videographers, or producing your own content
- Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote experiences
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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