Event Producer for California Arts Council's 50th Anniversary

The California Arts Council is seeking an event producer to manage and execute the 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. The event will recognize the impact and legacy of the original founding members of the Council, Californian artists, arts leaders, and arts organizations that have made a significant contribution to the cultural and civic life of the state. The selected event producer will be responsible for leading the planning, production, and execution of the ceremony, collaborating with CAC staff and the Council's Ad Hoc 50th Anniversary Committee, and managing a budget of up to $90,000. • The event will be held in Sacramento and will be a business casual styled event. • The venue should have an event space separate from the public that is appropriate for an awards show or red-carpet event. • The event will be for 2 hours maximum and the venue rental shall not exceed 4.5 hours. • The event producer will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing subcontracts for vendors, including venue, catering, AV/lighting technical support, decor, entertainment, security services, and janitorial/clean-up crew. • The event producer will also be responsible for creating and managing a detailed project timeline, facilitating design, distribution, and tracking of invitations and RSVPs, and coordinating program flow, run-of-show, scripts, rehearsals, and staging.