Field Operations Lead, Events & Logistics

WorkSource Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksource Oregon partners with a premier event production company serving the Portland metro area for over 40 years. This role leads field staff, coordinates event setup and load-out, and ensures safety, quality, and client satisfaction throughout each event.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in event production or related fields, experience leading crews, and a valid driver’s license with ability to operate a 26-foot box truck.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required.
• 3–5 years in event production, construction, field operations, installation, logistics or similar hands-on work.
• 1 year leading crews or temporary labor in a field environment.
• Experience driving a 26 ft box truck and towing trailers; valid license.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; safety-focused.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities; patience and diplomacy.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, late nights, weekends; some days >8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead WCEP field staff and temporary labor at each event with clear direction and accountability.
• Review event orders and production requirements; mobilize people, equipment, transportation and resources.
• Coordinate setup, production and load-out with high safety and quality standards.
• Drive and maneuver a 26-foot box truck through Portland streets and tight spaces.
• Load/unload equipment and participate in setup/teardown and other physical tasks.
• Collaborate with clients, venues, vendors, operations, and field crews to meet expectations.
• Assess changing conditions and solve problems in real time while prioritizing safety and the event objective.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

HSD/GED

Tools

26 ft box truck operation

Forklifts / Telehandlers / Scissor lifts

Job description

Worksource Oregon partners with a premier event production company serving the Portland metro area for over 40 years. This role leads field staff, coordinates event setup and load-out, and ensures safety, quality, and client satisfaction throughout each event.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in event production or related fields, experience leading crews, and a valid driver’s license with ability to operate a 26-foot box truck.