General Event Manager - Farmington - The Lights Festival

    The Lights Festival
    The Lights Festival Farmington

    21 hours ago

    Arts / Entertainment / Publishing
    Description

    General Event Manager of Lights Fest 

    Company Description

    The Lights Festival is a magical sky lantern event that creates unforgettable memories and inspires attendees to embrace their true selves. This extraordinary experience encourages participants to let go of their fears and pursue their dreams by releasing lanterns into the sky. The event fosters a sense of unity and hope in a captivating environment. Join us in creating moments that change lives and light the fire within. The Lights Festival is one of the largest traveling sky lantern event companies in the U.S.

    Role Description

    The General Manager will oversee all operational, logistical, and strategic aspects of The Lights Festival. This includes leading and managing teams, ensuring events run smoothly, maintaining high-quality guest experiences, managing budgets, and supporting the company's growth.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead planning and execution of all festival events from setup to breakdown.
    • Manage on-site logistics: staff assignments, vendors, displays, lighting, music, and guest experience.
    • Hire, train, and supervise office and field teams; assign tasks and monitor performance.
    • Oversee budgets, track expenses, and manage vendor contracts.
    • Coordinate with performers, emcees, and technical teams.
    • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and local regulations.
    • Identify operational improvements and implement process efficiencies.
    • Handle guest, vendor, or staff concerns professionally and proactively.

    Requirements:

    • Proven experience managing large-scale events, festivals, or experiential productions.
    • Strong leadership and team management skills.
    • Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
    • Budget management and financial oversight experience.
    • Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and travel.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

    Preferred:

    • Experience with multi-city or ticketed events.
    • Knowledge of logistics software, scheduling tools, and operational tracking.
    • Background in marketing, sponsorships, or guest experience.

    Why Join Us:

    • Competitive salary + performance bonuses
    • Travel to unique event locations
    • Opportunity to lead and grow a national experiential event brand
    • Work with a passionate, creative team

    The training will be an intensive 2 to 4-month process, and we will walk you through it.  

    Pay will be discussed at the interview.


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