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Event Manager & Vendor Experience Lead Base HR Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Contract Up to $1,500 a day 18 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers Project coordination Schedule management Vendor relationship management Logistics planning Full Job Description Job Description About the role The SoCo Market is Sonoma County's premier outdoor community market — a vibrant hub where local vendors, live music, food, and community come together. We're looking for a seasoned event professional who can manage all pre-production remotely and show up on event day ready to execute with precision and energy. How this role works Pre-production planning, vendor communication, logistics coordination, and run-of-show development all happen remotely. You'll come on-site for day-of coordination only — owning the floor from load-in to strike. Responsibilities Remote pre-production Before event day Develop and distribute run-of-show documents and vendor timelines Manage vendor onboarding, space assignments, and confirmations Coordinate with rental partners and live music artists remotely Communicate logistics, policies, and expectations to all 60+ vendor partners Venue walk-throughs and pre-event production planning with founder Anticipate operational needs and build contingency plans Day-of coordination On-site only Serve as primary on-site point of contact for all vendors and partners Oversee load-in and load-out for food, retail, and rental vendors Manage live music stage logistics, artist arrivals, and performance flow Execute run-of-show and brief all day-of staff Resolve real-time issues — vendor conflicts, weather, logistics — calmly and decisively Work side by side with the founder from open to strike What you Bring 3+ years event or project management Live music experience Vendor coordination Run-of-show expertise Remote work discipline Outdoor event ops On-the-spot problem solving Passion for local markets Strong communicator Community-oriented mindset Compensation Contract type: Independent Contractor • 1099 Pay structure: Fixed daily rate Rate range: Scales with event size & production scope
Commitment:
Per-event basis Perks & community benefits Founder access Work side by side with the founder on every event Guest tickets Complimentary tickets to events Community network Exposure to SoCo's largest outdoor market community Portfolio-worthy events High-visibility productions to showcase your skills