Event Manager & Vendor Lead

Position: 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-productionDevelop and distribute run-of-show documents and vendor timelinesManage vendor onboarding, space assignments, and confirmationsCoordinate with rental partners and live music artists remotelyCommunicate logistics, policies, and expectations to all 60+ vendor partnersVenue walk-throughs and pre-event production planning with founderAnticipate operational needs and build contingency plansDay-of coordinationOn-site onlyServe as primary on-site point of contact for all vendors and partnersOversee load-in and load-out for food, retail, and rental vendorsManage live music stage logistics, artist arrivals, and performance flowExecute run-of-show and brief all day-of staffResolve real-time issues vendor conflicts, weather, logistics calmly and decisivelyWork side by side with the founder from open to strikeWhat you Bring3+ years event or project managementLive music experienceRun-of-show expertiseRemote work disciplineOn-the-spot problem solvingPassion for local marketsCommunity-oriented mindsetCompensationPay structure: Fixed daily rateRate range: Scales with event size & production scopeCommitment: Per-event basisPerks & community benefitsFounder accessWork side by side with the founder on every eventComplimentary tickets to eventsCommunity networkExposure to SoCo's largest outdoor market communityHigh-visibility productions to showcase your skills