Event Manager & Vendor Experience Lead

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 worksPre-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.

ResponsibilitiesRemote pre-production

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 Bring3+ years event or project management

Live music experience

Run-of-show expertise

Remote work discipline

On-the-spot problem solving

Passion for local markets

Community-oriented mindset

CompensationPay structure: Fixed daily rate

Rate range: Scales with event size & production scope

Commitment: Per-event basis

Perks & community benefitsFounder access

Work side by side with the founder on every event

Complimentary tickets to events

Community network

Exposure to SoCo's largest outdoor market community

High-visibility productions to showcase your skills