Event Planner: Festivals

Events are not just programming, they are the primary engine for: - Word-of-mouth - First-time visitation - Revenue - Community opinion of our business This is an outdoor venue, and the work happens at the intersection of hospitality, production, and community life. You will work traditional business hours for planning and coordination, and attend events on evenings and weekends as part of your regular 40-hour work week (not in addition to it). This Includes: Event Creation & Strategy - Staying tapped into San Jose trends, community conversations, and cultural moments - Developing event concepts that drive attendance, revenue, press interest, and community engagement - Pitching event ideas to leadership, sponsors, and partners - Leading the creative strategy of large-scale, ticketed, or sponsored events involving talent, entertainment, alcohol service, and/or significant production infrastructure Partnerships & Sponsorships - Identifying partners that expand reach, credibility, offerings, or revenue, like local businesses, nonprofits, creators, and community groups - Helping partners see participation as a win for them and delivering on that promise. Collaborative – You work as part of a team, not in isolation. Background & Experience - 3+ years of experience in event production, hospitality, venue programming, festivals, or large-scale public events - Experience managing budgets, talent, ticketed events, or sponsorship-driven programming strongly preferred - Interest in community programming, food culture, and local trends - Spanish is required.

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