Festivals and Public Events Manager
Williamson Family Farm is looking for an individual who has the magic touch in creating and promoting great experiences with food, live music and farm activities for the people of Middle Tennessee.
Why us?
Public and Private Event Venue on a 250 Acre Organic Farm. Celebrating and organic farming make Williamson Family Farm a one-of-a-kind place to build a career! Get in on the ground floor of an event venue that is ready to show event goers an Authentic Tennessee experience. We offer a positive work environment, a great work/life balance and the opportunity to create the career of your dreams!
Who are we?
A multi-million dollar event campus in the heart of a working farm just 25 minutes south of downtown Nashville. The Williamson Family Farm is a historic farm that has been in operation since September 2nd, 1953. One of Williamson Family Farm’s most important values is respect for everyone from coworker to client. Working for our farm means working toward the future of educational, private and public events within the region.
Role Summary
The Festival Manager is responsible for leading the Public Events, Gatherings and Festivals. The ideal candidate can demonstrate experience in developing, marketing and executing events geared toward active adults in the region. Creating experiences that excite people and successfully marketing them will be the foundation of the position.
The Ideal Candidate
- Create great experiences.
- Create a successful marketing plan in collaboration with our agency to find our guests.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to vision festivals and public events.
- Develop a team and vendors to execute the events.
- Develop strategic partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain profitability.
- Manage department resources (wine & beer lists, vendor resources/catalogs, etc.)
- Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships and positive brand impressions
- Works with Ownership on Vision and Primary Objectives
- Other duties, projects, tasks as per business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years’ experience in festival management or equivalent relevant experience
- Proven background in strategizing and executing on-premise events
- Proven revenue and budget management skills
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of on-premise events
- Familiarity with Event Management Software, Google Workspace Suite
- Professional and effective interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, both written and oral
- Appreciation and general understanding of the music, food, and beverage business
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays if needed due to festival events.
- Reliable Transportation
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Clear communicator
- Self driven person who is highly motivated/organized. Able to manage multiple projects at one time
- Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective vendors
This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. We offer health insurance with company contribution towards the premium, paid time off policy, volunteer opportunities & more depending on position and other company eligibility requirements.
Williamson Family Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Hospitality / Event Management: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person