Event Manager - Heraklion (Freelance)

Hey there!We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment,Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!Ready to be part of the experience?Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.What is Candlelight?Since July 2019, Fever Originals has produced a series of classical music concerts in a “candlelit setting” which take place in the most intimate and undiscovered venues all over the world. Cities include: France (Paris, Toulouse, Lyon), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia), Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), and the United States (Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago), and are in the process of expanding to your city! Candlelight has democratized classical music by sharing it with the general public and providing a unique experience for each of our audiences. As of today, Candlelight concerts are present in over 300 cities around the world!About The RoleWe are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking Event Manager who will ensure that high-quality experiences are delivered. This person will serve as the point of contact on the production side projects, being responsible for the third parties involved in the execution, development, and production of the creative deliverables.This role requires flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budgets. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in live event production and management.This person will cover events in Herklion and Chania.Main Responsibilities:Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate directly with Fever Originals managerFull visibility into staff roster; set schedule; communicate with the staffing agency about any reschedules of eventsEnsuring each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concertManage inventory and track supplies for venuesManage any printing needsManage guest lists for all eventsManage the opening and closing remarks at events (this will usually consist of a recorded speech, but may require public speaking on an occasional basis)Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedbackOccasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venuesOpportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company and the possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areasRepresent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every eventRequired skills:3+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred)Interest and passion for live music and organizing eventsFluency in Greek and EnglishExceptional customer service skillsExperience leading an on-site teamStrong problem-solving skillsGood ability to work in a pressured environmentDriver’s license Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable)Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunchFever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice