Festival and Special Events Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the Festival & Events Coordinator will be to manage events, exhibitions, and festivals. These events include outside rentals of the facility, fundraising events, and the Summerfest and Winterfest arts and crafts fairs. The Festival & Special Events Coordinator will work closely will all staff as well as designated committees of the Board of Directors, volunteers and corresponding volunteer organizations, as well as artists, vendors, entertainers, and partnering entities.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT LIMITED TO

• Working with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction
• Management of scheduling and rental agreement contracts
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on event days
• Build and adhere to an event budget to avoid project overruns
• Create, manage, and administer applications for artists, sponsors, and vendors for Summerfest and Winterfest
• Manage event set up, tear down and follow-ups
• Work with EPRD, Jefferson County Schools and Jefferson County effectively for permits, contracts, and licenses
• Actively solicit opportunities and foster relationships with local artists and artisans

SEP is currently producing over 40 unique exhibitions globally in museums, science centers, zoos, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues, with millions of people around the world visiting our exhibitions each year. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and with offices in Las Vegas, Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland, Denver, and France, we embrace a diversity of backgrounds to generate fresh and innovative ideas. Our team members are excellent communicators and, perhaps more importantly, attentive listeners, able to take broad concepts and translate them into concrete realities. We maintain an extensive international network of industry partners and expertly manage the logistics of delivering immersive content to every type of venue.

In addition to developing successful traveling exhibitions, we design, open, and operate permanent installations and venues, and we consult on building, expanding, and directing museums and attractions. We bring a focus and purpose to every type of project, shaping the inspiration, presentation, and operation into a plan that produces measurable results. With decades of diverse experience in the museum and entertainment industries, SEP consistently develops exhibitions that educate and excite while exceeding attendance goals.

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