Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Manager to work into a summer festival team on the planning, coordination, and execution of a major festivals in Ireland. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional with a passion for events, good with managing people and a keen eye for detail.
About RAW Marketing
RAW Marketing is a live-activation agency helping clients to effectively engage directly with their customers. We are experts in delivering engaging activations in a way that creates memorable experiences for the target audience. We take our raw passion and drive to look at what the client wants to achieve. We immerse ourselves into the background and history of the brand to find that one great RAW idea! From that, we build, we create, we deliver to turn that idea into a polished campaign.
We offer our clients a full range of live marketing activation tools, to effectively engage directly with their customers. Breaking down campaigns to their simplest – or rawest – form, allowing us to pinpoint marketing strategies to their target audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and manage all logistics of the festival, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, performers, staff and other stakeholders to secure necessary services, equipment, and permits.
- Develop and manage event timelines, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence to deadlines and financial targets.
- Supervise on-site event staff, volunteers, and contractors, providing direction and support to ensure the event runs seamlessly.
- Manage relationships with sponsors and partners, ensuring that their needs and objectives are met throughout the event.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the planning phase and on the day of the event, ensuring quick and effective solutions.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, assess success, and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing large-scale events, preferably in festivals, holiday markets, or community events.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple elements of an event simultaneously.
- Knowledge of Dublin's event regulations, permitting processes, and vendor landscape is an advantage.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Pay: €28,000.00-€35,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full driver's license and access to a car?
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
