Production Coordinator

Job Opening: Event Production Coordinator

Company: TAK Group

Location: New Orleans (Travel may be required)

Type: Contract / Project-Based

Compensation: Based on project scope and experience

About TAK Group

TAK Group is a New Orleans-based live event production agency known for delivering high-impact cultural experiences, festivals, and brand activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-scale event production in coordination with internal team, clients, and vendors.
• Lead and manage pre-production and day-of logistics for assigned events.
• Coordinate tent and furniture layouts and delivery.
• Manage decor and experiential design installation.
• Oversee catering and bar vendor coordination, including service logistics.
• Supervise AV and power coordination with tech teams.
• Handle crowd control planning including barricades and access flow.
• Schedule and lead site visits and walkthroughs.
• Lead Zoom and in-person planning calls with clients and vendors.
• Recruit, assign, and supervise event staff and temporary labor teams.
• Coordinate closely with photographers, videographers, and photo op setups.
• Ensure all vendors meet setup and strike timelines.
• Maintain close communication with TAK Group's internal operations team.
• Provide real-time leadership during events (12–15 hour workdays).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in live event or festival production.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor events.
• Strong understanding of event design, hospitality, and onsite logistics.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems quickly.
• Comfortable using tools like Google Drive, Zoom, Slack, Dropbox, Social Tables.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive box trucks or utility vans (a plus).
• Able to lift 30+ lbs and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Must be available for weekend or night shifts when events require.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for regular check-ins with clients and TAK Group team.
• Must be responsive by phone, email, and text throughout project life cycle.
• Must submit professional references for past events led.
• Must be organized, flexible, and proactive in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable working in diverse outdoor settings and weather conditions.