Breakdown (Strike) Lead | Event Production (Hourly)

Birch Events; New York (NY, FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Events is seeking a Breakdown Lead to own the strike process, directing a crew to finish load-out safely, efficiently, and completely at events in New York. You will ensure Birch property leaves the venue intact and that the space is returned exactly as required, with no debris or trace left behind.

You are decisive, systematic, and energized by leading a crew through a tight end-of-day operation, coordinating with the Producer and venue staff to complete the job on schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a crew, especially late in long events.
• Organized and systematic; maintains accurate counts.
• Strong communicator coordinating with Producer and venue staff.

Responsibilities

• Review the Breakdown Plan with the Producer before breakdown begins.
• Lead and manage the breakdown crew – assigning roles, keeping the team focused and safe, and making sure breakdown sequencing runs efficiently from start to finish.
• Protect Birch-owned inventory throughout – ensuring items are handled, packed, and loaded correctly.
• Coordinate and manage rental vendors on site for pickup – directing them to their items, overseeing a smooth handoff, and confirming what leaves with whom so nothing is lost or wrongly removed.
• Account for all gear against the pack list; flag damaged, missing, or misplaced items immediately.
• Return the space to perfect condition – leaving the venue exactly as required, with all client and venue property untouched or returned per agreement, and no Birch materials or debris left behind.
• Confirm load-out is complete and report final status to the Producer before releasing crew.
• Complete final venue walkthrough or sign-off.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Job description

The Breakdown Lead owns the strike process - managing a team to take an event down safely, efficiently, and completely once the event concludes. You’re responsible for making sure everything Birch brought in leaves accounted for and intact, and that the space is returned to perfect condition – exactly as the venue expects it, with no trace left behind. Load-out finishes on your watch, on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone decisive, systematic, and energized by leading a crew to run a tight operation at the end of a long event day.

Responsibilities

• Review the Breakdown Plan with the Producer before breakdown begins.
• Lead and manage the breakdown crew – assigning roles, keeping the team focused and safe, and making sure breakdown sequencing runs efficiently from start to finish.
• Protect Birch-owned inventory throughout – ensuring items are handled, packed, and loaded correctly.
• Coordinate and manage rental vendors on site for pickup – directing them to their items, overseeing a smooth handoff, and confirming what leaves with whom so nothing is lost or wrongly removed.
• Account for all gear against the pack list; flag damaged, missing, or misplaced items immediately.
• Return the space to perfect condition – leaving the venue exactly as required, with all client and venue property untouched or returned per agreement, and no Birch materials or debris left behind.
• Confirm load-out is complete and report final status to the Producer before releasing crew.
• Complete final venue walkthrough or sign-off.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a crew – especially late in a long day when energy is low and focus matters most.
• Organized and systematic – you keep an accurate count and don’t let things slip in the rush to finish.
• Strong communicator who coordinates cleanly with the Producer and venue staff.