Director of Events & Operations

The Director of Events & Operations is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of all WaterFire Providence events and operational logistics. The Director collaborates with internal teams, city and state agencies, and community partners to maintain and enhance the organization’s high standards of event production, safety, and community engagement.The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, and skilled at problem-solving. Our lighting events take place in Downtown Providence, and our offices and other programs are located in the WaterFire Arts Center in the Valley neighborhood of Providence. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the Production, Events, and Volunteer teams to ensure smooth operations and successful event execution. • Experience in event management, preferably in large-scale, multi-faceted environments • Highly organized and detail-oriented; possess a strong sense of quality control • Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships • Ability to handle flexible hours (availability on weekdays, weekends, and evenings is required, including all partial and full lighting events) • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Creativity, drive, enthusiasm, and initiative to carry out projects to conclusion • Proficiency in Google Workspace required, experience with project management software and design applications preferred • Must be able to lift 50lbs • Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply