Vendor Coordinator | Part-time | Music Festival Division
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Oak Ridge North, TX, 77385
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Vendor Coordinator to join our Music Festival Division. This role is responsible for managing vendor relations, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth operations for food, beverage, and merchandise vendors at music festivals across the country. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational skills, and is comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to ensure festival success.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.50 to $21.00.
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
Responsibilities
Vendor Management & Coordination
- Serve as the main point of contact for vendors before, during, and after festivals.
- Coordinate vendor selection, applications, contracts, and compliance with festival requirements.
- Ensure vendors meet licensing, health, and safety regulations.
- Assist vendors with site placement, power, water, and other logistical needs.
Logistics & On-Site Support
- Oversee vendor setup, operation, and breakdown at events.
- Work closely with festival operations and production teams to manage vendor locations and resolve issues in real time.
- Monitor vendor performance, ensuring adherence to festival guidelines.
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving on-site.
Financial & Administrative Duties
- Track vendor fees, payments, and required permits.
- Assist in negotiating vendor contracts and agreements.
- Maintain accurate records of vendor contacts, agreements, and post-event evaluations.
- Generate post-event reports and provide feedback for future improvements.
Qualifications
- Experience in event operations, vendor management, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage vendor relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work in a high-energy, fast-paced festival environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively for festival events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and event management software is a plus.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food and beverage services is preferred.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Frequently asked questions
Oak Ridge North's growing live event industry means vendor coordinator roles are moderately competitive. Candidates with hands-on festival experience and strong organizational skills typically stand out, especially in part-time positions within music festival divisions like Dallas Convention Center’s. Networking locally can boost chances significantly.
While no strict certifications are mandated, familiarity with Texas health and safety regulations, food handling permits, and vendor compliance standards enhances candidacy for festival vendor coordinator roles. Local knowledge of licensing requirements is particularly valuable when working with diverse food and merchandise vendors at events.
Prioritizing multitasking with impeccable attention to detail is essential. Strong communication helps manage vendor negotiations and logistics, while adaptability keeps operations smooth amid festival chaos. Proficiency in event management software and understanding health regulations elevate your effectiveness in this role.
Starting as a part-time vendor coordinator opens pathways toward full-time festival operations management, event production, or vendor relations leadership. Gaining experience with diverse festivals and expanding your network can lead to roles like festival coordinator or music event manager, blending passion and career growth.
Vendor Coordinators juggle vendor communications, ensure contract and compliance adherence, and oversee on-site setup and breakdown logistics. Real-time problem-solving with operations teams and tracking financials for vendor fees round out a dynamic schedule, requiring quick thinking and precise coordination.
Dallas Convention Center emphasizes premium hospitality alongside vendor logistics, offering a well-rounded experience that blends vendor management with high-profile festival production. Their commitment to diversity and inclusivity creates a collaborative environment, distinct from more transactional vendor coordination roles.
Yes, part-time Vendor Coordinators at Dallas Convention Center gain access to a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. This benefit supports long-term financial planning, which is somewhat rare for part-time positions in the live event sector, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee welfare.
Vendor Coordinators in this region usually earn between $17.50 and $21.00 per hour, aligning with Dallas Convention Center’s posted pay. This range reflects the role’s demands, combining vendor oversight with fast-paced event logistics, suitable for candidates balancing part-time schedules.
Vendor coordinators ensure seamless vendor operations by handling logistics, compliance, and vendor relations, which directly impacts attendee satisfaction and festival flow. In Texas’s vibrant festival scene, their role bridges multiple stakeholders, making them pivotal to smooth event execution and memorable experiences.