Field Operations Lead - Touring Events

Melt, LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melt, LLC in Athens, GA seeks a Field Manager to run venue-side operations for touring productions, from buildout through breakdown. You will supervise a 50+ person staff, coordinate with vendors and venue teams, and ensure consistent execution of the run-of-show with safety and quality at the forefront.

The role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to different venues and schedules across a multi-market tour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large event teams and field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-venue tours with tight schedules.
• Strong organizational, planning and safety compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field staff across 50+-person event crew from load-in to breakdown.
• Coordinate with production, hospitality, ticketing, and vendors to align goals.
• Oversee setup, operation, and teardown of field-level areas and equipment.
• Manage run-of-show execution, safety standards, and incident reporting.
• Provide onboarding and on-going training for field teams.

Skills

Staff management

Event operations

Touring experience

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Run-of-show docs

Job description

Melt, LLC in Athens, GA seeks a Field Manager to run venue-side operations for touring productions, from buildout through breakdown. You will supervise a 50+ person staff, coordinate with vendors and venue teams, and ensure consistent execution of the run-of-show with safety and quality at the forefront.

The role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to different venues and schedules across a multi-market tour.