Event Manager

Event:DroneArt Event Show – Boston Role:Event Manager Location:Ohiri Field, 95 N Harvard St, Boston, MA 02134 Dates:May 21–24, 2026 Pay Rate:$30 Attire:All-black, event-appropriate attire (required during event hours) About the Event Our client is bringing its immersiveDroneArt Event Showto Boston — a large-scale, visually captivating experience combining live music and drone light displays. With a capacity of4,200 attendees per show , this is a high-profile, high-volume production requiring strong on-site leadership to ensure seamless execution and exceptional guest experience. Position Overview We are seeking an experiencedEvent Managerto oversee all on-site operations and lead event staff across multiple functions. This individual will act as themain point of contact for event execution , working closely with theProducer/Production Manager and internal teamsto ensure all logistics, staffing, and guest experience elements run smoothly. This is ahands-on leadership role , ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, large-scale event environments and is comfortable managing both people and operations in real time. Key Responsibilities Event Leadership & Staff Management Oversee and manage all event staff includingticketing/FOH, ushers, merch, and setup teams Serve as the primary liaison betweenCareer Group staff and Fever production team Lead staff briefings, assign roles, and ensure team alignment across all shifts Monitor staff performance and step in as needed to maintain efficiency and professionalism Event Operations & Execution Overseesetup, execution, and breakdownof all event components Ensure all areas (ticketing, seating, merch, etc.) are fully staffed and operational Troubleshoot issues in real time and make quick, informed decisions Ensure adherence to event timelines, run-of-show, and operational standards Guest Experience Maintain a high standard ofguest experience and crowd management Support FOH operations and resolve guest concerns as they arise Ensure smooth ingress and egress for large volumes of attendees Logistics & Coordination Coordinate with production onevent flow, signage, materials, and staffing needs Oversee inventory and materials includingFOH kits, merch, and setup supplies Ensure all equipment and supplies are accounted for before and after each event Schedule Thursday, May 21 (Training / Load-In) 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Review event plans, signage, staff structure, and operational flow with Fever team Friday, May 22 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (setup oversight) 5:15 PM – 10:45 PM (event operations) Saturday, May 23 5:45 PM – 12:45 AM (+1) (event operations + load-out) Sunday, May 24 Contingency date (if needed) Qualifications Priorevent management or lead-level event experience required Strong ability to managelarge teams and high-volume events Excellentleadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Highly organized with the ability to multitask under pressure Comfortable with bothoperational oversight and hands-on support Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented Additional Notes Must be available forall event dates This is ahigh-visibility leadership rolerequiring strong accountability and ownership Ideal candidates have experience withlarge-scale events, festivals, or productions This is an exciting opportunity to take on aleadership role in a large-scale, high-impact event , working alongside a globally recognized production team. Please submit your resume in Word format for immediate consideration! You can use www.workgrades.com to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.