Event Organiser / Producer

**Job title:** Event Producer – ArtJam Chicago (Freelance / Contract) **Location:** Chicago, IL (on-site for event, remote for planning) **Job type:** Contract, part-time, per event **Pay:** Flat fee or % per edition [+ optional bonus tied to ticket sales] **About ArtJam** ArtJam is a live art event where painters, sculptors, tattoo artists, musicians and filmmakers create side by side, in real time, in front of a crowd. For over 10 years we’ve produced editions in Montreal, Brooklyn, Toronto, and programming hundreds of emerging and independent artists. ArtJam is where art happens before it’s famous, and we’re bringing it to Chicago. **The role** We’re looking for a Chicago-based Event Producer to be our person on the ground. You’ll work directly with ArtJam’s founder and creative director to plan and deliver the first ArtJam Chicago edition (indoor, about 150–350 guests). You know the local scene, you know the venues, and you know how to get artists and crowds into a room. **What you’ll do** * Scout and secure a venue, and coordinate holds, contracts and logistics with venue staff * Recruit and book local artists: live painters, tattoo artists, musicians, DJs, vendors and art-market booths * Build local partnerships with galleries, art collectives, studios, schools and community organizations * Support local promotion through community outreach, social media collabs, flyering and press contacts * Manage the production timeline, run-of-show and supplier coordination (AV, rentals, bar, security) * Lead on-site setup, show-day operations and teardown * Track the budget and report on attendance, sales and feedback after the event **What you bring** * 2+ years producing or coordinating events, shows or nightlife in Chicago * Strong connections in Chicago’s art, music or tattoo communities * Comfortable handling vendors, artists and venue managers, sometimes all at once * Organized, resourceful and calm on show day * Able to work independently with remote check-ins * Bonus: experience with live art events, festivals or pop-ups; bilingual (English/French or Spanish) **Why join** * Help launch an established creative event brand in a new city * Creative input on the Chicago edition’s lineup and local flavour * Potential for recurring editions and a longer-term local lead role * A community-first event built for artists, not just around them **To apply:** Send your resume and a short note about an event you’ve produced in Chicago (links or photos welcome). Pay: $25.00 - $120.00 per hour Work Location: In person