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Special Event Project Manager

  2026-04-02     WorkSource Oregon     Portland,OR  
Description:

Worksource Oregon is partnering with a premier wedding design and rental company who has been servicing the Portland Metro area for over 40 years. Their dedicated team of designers, fabricators, and installers are dedicated to ensuring a memorable and flawless customer experience.

JOB DUTIES

  • Coordinate all aspects of event productions including CADs drawings, production meetings, and Time and Action plans

  • Promote and practice safety in all aspects of event delivery, setup, strike and pick-up

  • As the designated authority on the jobsite, provide leadership to all field staff

  • Works collaboratively with sales personnel, customers, outside vendors, and operations staff

  • Complete site walks to create and develop detailed CADs in support of sales staff and clients for the purpose of executing event delivery, setup and strikes successfully and efficiently

  • Produce comprehensive Time and Action plans with crew assignments and event timelines to be able to fulfill client and venue expectations

  • Coordinate with dispatch to ensure transportation needs are met for event

  • Develop detailed Handling Equipment forms to accompany contracts for operations pulling

-Other duties as asssigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • HSD/GED

  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record

  • 6 months prior experience setting up large tents for outdoor events such as weddings, festivals, corporate retreats, etc.

  • 6 months prior experience setting up stages, pipe and drape, tables, chairs, linen and other special event equipment

  • 2 years experience in events industry with technical familiarity in terms of equipment, techniques, supplies, tenting, event management, event sales, safety practices, and hazard identification.

  • Strong skills in event production, time management, as well as interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Displays leadership skill including positive attitude, preparedness, diligence, endurance & energy

  • Proficiency in PartyCAD and/or other CAD software

  • Proficiency with, or aptitude to learn, Point of Rental software

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook

  • Creative, resourceful, and flexible approach to solving problems

  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

  • Strong initiative and will convey appropriate sense of urgency

  • Highly developed organizational and delegation skills

  • Deep commitment to customer service and quality

  • Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic

  • Commitment to teamwork and collaborative solutions

  • Accomplish any task with minimal instruction or supervision

  • Flexible availability, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and some days requiring more than 8 hours

  • Meet proper grooming and uniform standards for events

  • This employer will perform a drug and background check

PREFERENCES

  • Four-year degree with emphasis in project management or related field OR project management certification


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