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Cincinnati Regional Chamber · 1 month ago

Project Manager, BLINK/Events & Experiences

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead operational planning for major festivals, ensuring all technical and logistical elements are delivered smoothly, on time, and on budget.

Association

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Director of BLINK and VP, Event and Experiences to develop the overall production budget, aligning spending plans with festival goals and operational needs

Manage all production-related contractors and partners (e.g., site ops, security, logistics, technical services) to ensure planning and expenditures stay within approved budget parameters

Monitor, track, and report on production expenses, providing regular updates and proactive solutions to stay on budget

Obtain and manage all necessary property permissions for festival grounds, activations, and support facilities

Coordinate planning for the operations at a 20,000 sq. ft. secure local facility used for staging, storage, and logistics support, including coordination of loading dock activity and 24/7 access

Plan and implement site security strategies, including the deployment of personnel, fencing, light masts, and coordination with local law enforcement and private security teams

Manage and track all necessary permits, including building permits, right-of-way access, and other local or state regulatory requirements

Collaborate with local labor to secure qualified labor crews to support production and technical builds, in coordination with event production partners

Partner with light-based artists and creative teams, especially for installations at BLINK, to support the safe and timely integration of large-scale art installations into the festival footprint

Act as a liaison between production logistics and creative/artistic goals, ensuring that technical feasibility and artistic intent are aligned

Qualification

Site logistics managementVendor coordinationProject managementSecurity planningLocal permitting knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of project management experience, preferably in large-scale public festivals, experiential events, or city-wide activations

Demonstrated experience managing complex site logistics, security planning, and vendor coordination

Familiarity with local permitting processes and municipal regulations

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with overlapping timelines and shifting priorities

Preferred

Strong relationships or prior work experience with Cincinnati-based labor, venues, and vendors is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary & excellent benefit package

Company

Cincinnati Regional Chamber

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region.

Founded in 1839

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

51-200 employees