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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Vendor Coordinator supports vendor operations for music festivals and events. This position serves as a main point of contact for food, beverage, and merchandise vendors and assists with vendor communication, applications, event requirements, and on-site logistics. The Vendor Coordinator works closely with festival operations and other team members to help ensure vendors are prepared before the event and supported throughout setup, operation, and breakdown.

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

• Serve as a point of contact for vendors before, during, and after music festivals and events.
• Assist with vendor applications, selection, agreements, and required documentation.
• Communicate festival schedules, policies, setup instructions, and event requirements to vendors.
• Ensure vendors submit required permits, licenses, insurance, and other documentation.
• Assist with vendor placement and logistical needs, including access to power, water, and assigned spaces.
• Coordinate vendor check-in, load-in, setup, and load-out.
• Work with festival operations and production teams to address vendor needs and resolve issues during events.
• Monitor vendor areas to ensure compliance with festival policies and health and safety requirements.
• Track vendor fees, payments, permits, and other required information.
• Maintain vendor contact information, agreements, and event records.
• Assist with communication and follow-up with vendors before and after events.
• Help resolve vendor questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist with post-event reporting and evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in event operations, festivals, hospitality, vendor coordination, or a related area preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain vendor information and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, managers, and event staff.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar programs preferred.
• Knowledge of food and beverage health and safety requirements is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on festival needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to travel to festival locations as required.
• Ability to work outdoors and remain on your feet for extended periods during events.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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