Event Producer

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As an Event Producer, you’ll be responsible for the excellent execution of various Play Like A Girl events. You’ll produce many different types of events varying in objective, audience, location, size and budget. You’ll be responsible for ensuring every aspect of production is done with perfection.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with departments, including but not limited to, Creative, Key Relationships, and Marketing teams.
• Responsible for all technical (such as A/V and lighting) and experiential (such as decor, flow and ambiance) areas of production.
• Assist with arranging external speaking arrangements and conferences as needed.

MUST-HAVES

• Some experience with technical event production.
• Experience working with or managing creative teams, production companies and a variety of vendors.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

SKILLS

You have event experience
You know what it takes to manage resources, budgets, timelines, and expectations to produce a truly seamless event. From check-in logistics to lighting technicians, you think about it all. You can deal with the unexpected and problem-solve on the job.

You’re a problem solver
You see something that needs improvement and you take action. When an issue comes up, you instantly go into problem solving mode -- not panic. You’re prepared and methodical so you can propose solutions to problems on the fly. After each event, you take lessons learned and put new processes in place to ensure any challenges that occurred never happen again.

You value innovation
You value bringing innovation to the events you produce, whether to create a memorable and unexpected experience, to solve a problem like crowd control, or to simply wow the guests; you’re comfortable looking for solutions and opportunities outside of the box.

You get things done
You’re able to multitask, and you don’t have a problem getting your hands dirty. You follow through on every task, no matter how big or small, and when duty calls you take matters into your own hands. You live for hitting deadlines and understand the importance of keeping on schedule and in budget. You successfully solicit in-kind donations and corporate sponsorships to support the event budget. You take initiative on projects from the start and know how to bring people together and get things done.

You’re a communication ace
You keep everyone in the know so that the job gets done efficiently and effectively. You know when to ask for help, when to listen, and when to speak up. And you’re known for handling professional and personal situations with candor and respect.

You’re a team player
You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and enjoy bringing people together to achieve a goal. People enjoy working with you because they know they can trust you.

COMMITMENT

We are looking for a student, recent graduate (intern) or novice or professional event planner (volunteer) to start mid May and work through late September. We'll need interns for 20 hours, 3 days a week. Professionals who work on a pro bono basis are asked to donate up to 5 hours a week. Volunteers will be asked to work on an as-needed basis.

Please only apply if you are located in the Dallas, TX area only.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid opportunity for professionals, volunteers or college interns, and is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience at a growing non-profit with an ambitious mission. If you’re a student, we will gladly work with your institution to give you academic credit and/or service-learning hours for your experience.

APPLICATION

Submit a resume with cover letter and up to two (2) event-related work samples to volunteer@iplag.org. Applications will be accepted until April 21.