Festival Event Coordinator

The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in event management and coordination. The Director will be responsible for planning and implementing two major cultural events: the Salem Art Fair & Festival and the World Beat Festival. Responsibilities • Fair and Festival Planning and Management: Organize, market, and implement the Salem Art Fair & Festival and the World Beat Festival, engaging with sponsors to ensure the events are fully funded. • Vendor and Exhibitor Recruitment: Recruit vendors, exhibitors, and performers for the events, coordinating assignments and booth layouts. Requirements: Proven experience in event management and coordination, strong leadership and team supervision skills, excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in public relations and marketing strategies, familiarity with arts and culture, or the ability to learn quickly.