Laurie Arons Special Events was established in 1994 and is a prestigious full service event planning company located in San Francisco. For over two decades, we've created singular experiences for the world's most discerning clients — and the Studio Manager plays an essential role in making sure our studio runs as flawlessly as the events we produce.

This role sits at the intersection of studio operations and event production. You'll keep our spaces, systems, and logistics running with precision while also contributing directly to the events themselves — sourcing vendors, supporting client presentations, and helping manage the production details for all events. We're looking for someone who has already worked in the hospitality, hotel, or event services world and understands excellence in service and workmanship. Most importantly, this person has a passion for weddings, as they are at the heart of Laurie Arons Special Events. 

Responsibilities

Studio & operations

• Maintain the studio and meeting spaces as a polished, guest-ready environment at all times

• Own all office systems — filing, calendar management, client and partner scheduling, and supply ordering

• Manage the offsite storage unit, keeping it organized, inventoried, and easy to pull from on a deadline

• Lead all event packing and unpacking logistics, ensuring every item is accounted for and protected

• Coordinate staff attire for events, including dry cleaning, ordering, and tailoring as needed

• Handle travel arrangements for the team with accuracy and care

• Screen and route calls and correspondence from clients, vendors, and partners with professionalism

• Take detailed, organized notes in internal, client, and partner meetings — and surface what matters

• Support client mailings with correct protocol, addressing etiquette, and exceptional attention to detail

Event production support

• Source and procure event-related vendors and materials aligned with creative direction

• Research venues, décor items, and products in support of active event concepts

• Assist with vendor RFPs and support budget tracking across assigned events

• Help prepare client meeting materials and production presentations

• Manage hotel guest list coordination throughout the planning cycle and on-site at events

• Assist with administrative and research projects across active events as the team's needs evolve

Expectations

• 3+ years of validated experience in hospitality, hotel operations, or event services — you've worked in environments where a high standard of care is non-negotiable

• A proven track record of keeping complex operations organized and running smoothly under pressure

• Composure in fast-moving situations and the ability to manage competing priorities without losing the thread

• Polished, professional communication with clients, vendors, and collaborators at every level

• Familiarity with Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Dropbox

• An eye for detail that extends to mailing etiquette, presentation formatting, and the small things others overlook

• A service-first mindset — you understand instinctively what it means to anticipate a client's needs before they voice them

• Comfort in a small, close-knit studio where the work is varied, meaningful, and consistently high-stakes

• Ability to lift 30 lbs with mobility to assist in event load in and strike as required by the job

Additional Details

• Must be based in the Bay Area

• A car is required to fulfill your duties.

• This is a full time role, with the expectation of 4 days per week worked in our office

• Availability for up to nine event weekends

• Starting salary ranges between $55,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience, plus event rates applied to all on-site productions

Serious candidates are encouraged to apply with a clear cover letter and resume by emailing: laurie@lauriearons.com