Event Operations Contractor

Location: San Francisco, CA or NYC Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-site presence required in NYC or SF office on anchor days (M/T/Thurs). Oversee end-to-end event logistics, including venue arrangements, vendor coordination, and on-site execution, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.Develop and maintain systems, trackers, timelines, and SOPs to streamline repeatable event formats, ensuring efficiency and quality control.Manage budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations (Ramp, Zip), supporting accurate spend tracking against the experiential budget.Coordinate procurement and fulfillment of swag and materials through platforms like SwagUp.Support community co-hosts, partners, and agency teams to facilitate smooth programming and attendee experiences.Measure event success through post-event analysis, including attendance metrics, sentiment analysis, and community impact, to inform future improvements.Maintain clear and detailed documentation in Notion or comparable tools to support ongoing and future event planning.Build relationships with vendors and manage contract processes, demonstrating budgeting and vendor management expertise.Prepare and stay ready for on-site event execution, ensuring a welcoming environment for attendees and team members.Utilize AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, generate reports, and improve system processes.Required Qualifications: Experience in large-scale event planning, multi-day festivals, or multi-city activations.Hands-on experience with Notion databases, trackers, or documentation systems.Prior experience managing swag and promotional materials.Familiarity with event-related platforms like SwagUp, Ramp, and Zip.Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to create a warm and professional atmosphere during live events.At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.) If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.