Job Description

Job Title : Production Manager
Location : San Diego ideally
Type : Contract, Seasonal
Reports To : Event Lead

About CG Events

CG Events is a creative event production company rooted in social good. We bring people together through unforgettable experiences that build community and spark connection. From large-scale public events to intimate gatherings, we care deeply about the why behind every event.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a skilled and adaptable Production Manager to support the planning and execution of a large festival in summer 2026. This contract role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in live events, festivals, or large‑scale community gatherings, and who enjoys working in vibrant, diverse cultural environments.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Event Producer, organization Staff, and event volunteer leadership to advance production elements, coordinate vendors, create and manage documentation, and support on‑site festival operations during event weekend.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Season (January – July)

• Support advancement of production timelines, layouts, permitting, and run‑of‑show documents
• Manage vendor outreach, quotes, contracting, and scheduling (A/V, staging, power, sanitation, barricades, F&B infrastructure, décor, etc.)
• Along with other CGE staff, coordinate with city agencies, permitting offices, and public safety contacts
• Track budgets and expenses, helping to keep the event within financial targets
• Assist with development of site maps, signage plans, back‑of‑house layouts, and accessibility accommodations
• Attend planning calls, walkthroughs, and team meetings
• Ensure safety plans, emergency procedures, and ADA requirements are followed
• Support backstage, hospitality, and stage operations as assigned
• Maintain smooth event operations with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach

Event Weekend (July)

• Serve as a primary on‑site production lead and representative of CG Events throughout the on‑site lifecycle
• Act as point‑of‑contact for vendors, partners, and various stakeholders
• Keep production schedules on track and uphold event standards
• Assist in post‑event strike and operational wrap‑up

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in festival production, live events, or community event operations
• Strong understanding of event logistics, permitting, vendor management, and site operations
• Experience creating or interpreting production documents (site maps, schedules, tech riders, ROS)
• Excellent communication skills and comfort leading teams under pressure
• Ability to work long days during load‑in, event days, and strike
• Collaborative, organized, resourceful, and calm during fast‑paced situations

Compensation

Hourly, DOE, based on a set number of hours
Contract begins late January, with part‑time hours through spring and increased hours approaching festival weekend in July.
Must be available for event week and all on‑site production days

To Apply

Please send a short email with your resume and a few sentences about why you’re a great fit for this role to jobs@cgevents.co.

We believe that bringing together people from diverse backgrounds makes our work stronger, and we encourage applications from people of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities.

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