About the Role:

The role of Event Safety Program Manager will lead the integration of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs into the dynamic world of live events and work hand in hand with our client’s event security team. As a subject matter expert, you will support end-to-end event planning– from initial site selection and risk assessment, to build-outs, through operation and final load-out. Your mission is to build and scale a "best-in-class" event safety program that addresses complex challenges like high-occupancy crowd dynamics,capacity requirements,**environmental impacts,medical response programs,**and **subcontractor safety compliance. **

What You’ll Do:

• Support client teams in providing end-to-end EHS planning, including risk assessments, medical support planning, capacity requirement strategy, and overall site-specific safety plan in coordination with the venue, production, security, and cross functional operational teams.

• Support the development of robust crowd control strategies and occupancies to ensure attendee safety and code compliance.

• Manage vendor and subcontractor safety compliance on behalf of clients, ensuring all third-party partners adhere to our rigorous safety protocols and local regulation during construction and operations.

• Coordinate and oversee event medical support services, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, emergency response protocols, and rapid-response capabilities are integrated into site operation plans.

• Support injury prevention of all attendees and event staff and injury response management of the overall event.

• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert on EHS related items such as fire & life safety, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, subcontractor management, injury reporting and investigation, electrical & construction safety in coordination with minimum requirements and EHS standards.

• Develop and test emergency communication protocols, including mass notification systems and evacuation/shelter-in-place procedures

• Monitor and manage environmental risks, including severe weather triggers, air quality, and heat stress, and establish clear 'stop-event' or evacuation thresholds

• Provide ad hoc support to additional projects and/or incident investigations, as needed.

• Ability to travel to event locations within the Americas and other regions on short notice.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Additional certifications as required by the local authority.

• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.