What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Project Coordinator – Live Events & Av Production position at Centric Events & Rentals?
Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time
Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Centric Events is looking for a highly organized, production-minded Event Project Coordinator to help support the planning and execution of live events and AV productions.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in the live event or AV industry who understands how events actually come together behind the scenes. We are not looking for a generic office coordinator or wedding planner — we’re looking for someone who understands production workflows, event logistics, timelines, gear coordination, and fast-paced execution environments.
The Event Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Management, Sales, Warehouse, Scheduling, and Field teams to help ensure projects are organized, communicated clearly, and executed successfully from planning through strike.
This is a hands-on role with opportunities for long-term growth into larger project management responsibilities over time.
Who You Are
✔ Production-Minded – You understand live event workflows, production timelines, and how AV and event gear come together operationally.
✔ Highly Organized – You naturally think ahead, stay detail-oriented, and can juggle multiple moving pieces at once.
✔ Solution-Oriented – You stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly when plans change.
✔ A Strong Communicator – You communicate professionally with clients, vendors, technicians, and internal teams.
✔ Relationship-Oriented – You enjoy building trust with clients and collaborating across departments.
✔ Hands-On & Proactive – You anticipate problems before they happen and are willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
✔ Growth-Oriented – You want to continue growing within the live events and production industry.
What You’ll Do
Planning & Coordination
- Support Project Managers and Sales Team with event coordination and logistics
- Review event orders for accuracy and completeness
- Help manage production schedules, timelines, and task tracking
- Coordinate labor requests and staffing needs
- Assist with trucking, load-in/load-out logistics, and event flow planning
- Help ensure equipment, staffing, and logistics are aligned before execution
Client & Team Communication
- Support communication between clients, sales teams, warehouse, and field crews
- Assist with internal meetings, production calls, and site visits
- Help communicate event expectations and updates clearly across departments
- Support project documentation and operational follow-through
Event Execution
- Support onsite execution, setup, show flow, and strike operations when needed
- Help troubleshoot onsite issues quickly and professionally
- Assist with maintaining show quality, organization, and client experience
- Work alongside crews and leadership teams in fast-paced environments
Systems & Operational Support
- Help improve workflows, organization, and execution processes
- Support project tracking within software platforms like Odoo, Asana, Google Workspace, or similar tools
- Assist with post-event reconciliation, notes, and operational wrap-up
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in:
- Live events
- AV production
- Event coordination
- Production logistics
- Technical production
- Or similar production-industry environments
Ideal Candidate
- Has a practical understanding of AV, lighting, staging, and event production workflows
- Understands production timelines, labor flow, and onsite execution strategy
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented
- Can multitask in fast-paced environments
- Takes ownership and follows through consistently
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is comfortable working nights, weekends, and occasional travel as needed
Bonus Points If You Have
- Corporate event or concert production experience
- Experience with rental inventory or project management software
- Experience leading crews or coordinating field operations
- Experience reading production schedules, stage plots, or signal flow
- Experience with CRM platforms or client-facing coordination
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
About Centric Events
Centric Events is one of Arizona’s highest-rated event production and rental companies, specializing in corporate events, AV production, lighting, staging, and live event experiences.
Our mission:
“We exist to build and equip a team of next-level pros that flawlessly plan, prep, and execute events that win a client’s business again and again.”
We believe in ownership, teamwork, adaptability, and building a hands-on culture where great people can grow.
Benefits
Eligible full-time team members receive benefits including:
- Medical insurance (company pays 50% of employee coverage)
- $30,000 life insurance policy paid 100% by the company
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Equipment usage benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Apply
If you have experience in live events or AV production and want to grow into a larger operational or project management role within the industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a short introduction outlining your experience in production, events, or AV coordination.
Salary : $30,000