Event Producer

Isenberg Projects is a creative consulting agency based in Boston that specializes in place-based work and community engagement. We believe that the best communities are hyper collaborative and inclusive, and that magic happens when community members are an integral part of the changes happening around them. Through our relationships with cities, districts, developers, artists, small businesses, musicians and nonprofits and cultural institutions, we are committed to amplifying voices and varying perspectives to foster shared value and active places.

The Event Producer is passionate about bringing people together through experiences. Your network is unparalleled, and you love finding ways to support new ideas through our work. You also know that a dream without a plan is just a wish, and your plans are a work of art in and of themselves. You thrive under the adrenaline of a live project, with a balance of detailed prior planning and thinking on your feet as things come up in the moment.

Project Management

• Managing projects from start to finish, juggling multiple projects at once
• Creating inspiring, strategic and innovative ideas for the agency and our clients
• Organizing project materials (spreadsheets, budgets invoices, documents, agendas) in clear, meticulous ways at every stage of a project’s lifespan
• Updating Asana to reflect the status of your projects, and communicating issues to management
• Delegating to coworkers and/or outside vendors
• Maintaining a database of vendors and freelance resources
• Crafting “run of shows” and project management plans (both in document form and in Asana)
• Drafting proposals, budgets, and scopes of work for internal review
• Participating in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients
• Communicating a project’s vision and goals to the Design Department for creative asset development
• Researching innovative trends in art, event, and programs globally
• Working with partners to develop fruitful relationships
• Be able to effectively visualize and create concepts into the end product, giving direction on photography style, imagery, typography, iconography etc
• Presenting concepts to clients for approval
• Managing the schedule of projects, making sure deadlines are hit
• Thinking five steps ahead of clients and vendors, anticipating where things can go off the rails

• Collaborate with other departments interviewing vendors, partners, nonprofits, and artists
• Create a concept, budget, and workflow for 3-4 mixers at the IP studio a year, each centering around a theme and purpose
• Maintain a database of small businesses and organizations interested in working with IP
• Responding to interest from small businesses and organizations

• Must have a college degree or relevant experience
• 2-3 years of Event experience
• Hospitality experience preferred
• Must have strong communication skills, and highly organized
• Must demonstrate production competencies: client focus, accountability for results, team effectiveness, developing others, attention to detail, flexibility and professional confidence
• You’ve mastered Asana, Google Drive, Microsoft Suite, social media platforms
• Solutions oriented mindset

• You are determined - you can build something special without a roadmap and overcome any obstacles
• You balance a big picture mindset with rapt attention to detail
• Organization is your bff
• You are passionate about making our cities more engaging
• You can make friends with anyone
• Curiosity is your fuel
• You love to discover new places and figure out what makes them unique
• Interested in arts and culture and design

Competitive salary commensurate with experience ranging from $60,000 - $70,000 with employer covering 80% of BCBS health insurance and dental, disability and life insurance in addition to a comprehensive retirement and 401k matching program and generous PTO.

Applicants must be based in the Boston area. Isenberg Projects has a hybrid work environment with the team gathering together 3 days a week at our Boston office or more if need be.

Please note:

To keep our hiring process as fair and equitable as possible, we DO NOT offer informational interviews. Due to the volume of applications we receive, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to move into the interview phase