Festival Director

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Join Our Team as a Festival Director

Are you a creative, hands-on leader with a passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences? This successful and growing hospitality group is looking for a Festival Director to join our dynamic team!

Who Are We

Our Group creates world-class festivals that attract thousands of visitors annually. From dazzling light displays to interactive entertainment and unique culinary experiences, we specialize in delivering 5-star experiences for our guests. This role is your chance to oversee and grow large-scale seasonal events, plus additional smaller festivals throughout the year.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: $150k–$190k annually (based on experience) + additional bonus potential
• Time to Recharge: 6 weeks of paid vacation during off-peak periods
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical and dental insurance with 33% employer contribution.

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage festival staff (entertainers, skaters, line attendants, and more).
• Creative Vision: Curate unique festival experiences with food, beverage, and entertainment offerings.
• Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day festival activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Community & Compliance: Work closely with Boston city officials to secure permits and maintain strong relationships.
• Marketing Collaboration: Partner with our marketing team to target the right audiences and amplify our brand.

Who You Are

• An experienced event or festival operations manager with a track record of success
• A hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, in-person roles
• Passionate about guest experiences and driving profitability
• Familiar with Boston’s licensing and permitting processes (a plus)

This is an on-site role with minimal desk time. You’ll be at the heart of the action, ensuring every detail of our festivals runs smoothly.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 150768

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Tom Yengo

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