Event Manager - Israel

What is Candlelight?

Since July 2019, Fever Originals has produced a series of classical music concerts in a “candlelight setting” which take place in the most intimate and undiscovered venues all over the world. Cities include: France (Paris, Toulouse, Lyon), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia), Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), and the United States (Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago), and are in the process of expanding to your city! Candlelight has democratized classical music by sharing it with the general public and providing a unique experience for each of our audiences. As of today, Candlelight concerts are present in over 300 cities around the world!

For this role, we are looking for an onsite Freelance Event Manager for our Candlelight Concerts located in Tel Aviv. This would be an part-time freelance contract. Availability to work on weekends will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate directly with Fever Originals manager
• Ensuring each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concert
• Manage the opening and closing remarks at events (this will usually consist of a recorded speech, but may require public speaking on an occasional basis)
• Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each  event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedback
• Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues
• Opportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company and the possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areas
• Represent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every event

Required skills:

• 1+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred)
• Fluent Hebrew and English are required
• Interest and passion for live music and organizing events 
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience leading an on-site team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good ability to work in a pressured environment
• Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable) 
• The use of personal laptop will be required
• In effect Driver’s License is strongly preferred

Schedule & Pay:

• The initial contract will be for 6 months, ideally starting as soon as possible. The shows run weekly and shift times vary from 4-8 hours/day.
• The role will be 29 hours max a week and possibly work on certain Holidays.
• At the end of 6 months the contract has the ability to renew indefinitely.
• Rate: ₪60/hour - further details can be discussed during the interview