Live Event Operations Manager

Greenawalt Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Greenawalt Hospitality seeks a Live Event Operations Manager to coordinate and execute live events nationwide. You will lead event teams, manage on-site logistics, and ensure equipment, schedules, and service areas run smoothly.

The role combines hands-on production with operational management, requiring strong leadership and the ability to adapt quickly on-site. Significant travel is involved across the Southeast and beyond.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; hospitality, business, operations or logistics education considered a plus.
• Experience in live events, hospitality, production, logistics, or coordination is preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and move event equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event preparation, setup, operations, and breakdown.
• Organize production equipment movement, transportation schedules, and deployment requirements.
• Provide direction and support to event crews and hourly employees; train new staff.
• Assist with hospitality operations and event infrastructure when needed.
• Follow safety requirements, inspect equipment, and maintain logs and checklists.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Travel logistics

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality/Operations education preferred

Job description

Hospitality | Auburn, AL / Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | Significant Travel Required

About Us

Lead the Action. Make Events Happen.

Live Entertainment. Team Leadership. Nationwide Opportunities.

Greenawalt Hospitality supports some of the most exciting live experiences across the country, including major sporting events, concerts, music festivals, private functions, and premium hospitality programs.

Every event requires careful coordination, dependable teams, and leaders who know how to turn a plan into a successful experience.

We're hiring a Live Event Operations Manager who enjoys working in the middle of the action. This is an opportunity to travel, take ownership of event operations, and help lead the teams responsible for bringing large-scale events to life.

If you're looking for an active career with variety, responsibility, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Live Event Operations Manager helps coordinate and execute live events across Greenawalt Hospitality's various divisions.

This position combines hands-on event production with operational management, team coordination, equipment logistics, and on-site problem-solving.

You'll help ensure that event teams are prepared, equipment arrives on schedule, service areas are operational, and event activities run according to plan.

Successful candidates are comfortable leading by example, making decisions in fast-moving environments, and supporting their teams wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

Event Operations & Execution

• Coordinate event preparation, setup, operations, and breakdown
• Assist with developing event schedules and organizing operational priorities
• Work directly with Event Managers and company leadership to support successful events
• Monitor event progress and address operational challenges as they arise
• Ensure event areas, equipment, and teams are prepared before guests arrive

Production & Logistics Coordination

• Organize equipment movement, transportation schedules, and deployment requirements
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers, and event supplies
• Coordinate the preparation and return of production equipment
• Monitor equipment availability and communicate additional operational needs
• Help ensure event materials arrive on time and are properly accounted for

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direction and support to event crews and hourly employees
• Assist with training and onboarding new team members
• Encourage communication, teamwork, and accountability during events
• Help maintain a professional and productive working environment
• Lead by example through hands‑on involvement and a strong work ethic

Operational Support

• Assist with hospitality operations, beverage service areas, and event infrastructure when needed
• Operate company vehicles and trailers when properly authorized
• Maintain organized equipment, work areas, and storage locations
• Support other company departments during large events and busy operational periods
• Respond to changing staffing, equipment, and operational priorities

Safety, Standards & Accountability

• Follow company safety requirements and established operating procedures
• Inspect equipment and report damage, maintenance needs, or safety concerns
• Complete required operational checklists and documentation
• Maintain accountability for company equipment and supplies
• Promote professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail throughout every event

Why You'll Love This Career

Imagine helping prepare a college football game one weekend, traveling to a music festival the next, and supporting a major hospitality event in another state.

That's the variety this career can offer.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build practical leadership skills, and contribute directly to events enjoyed by thousands of guests.

This isn't a position where you'll spend every day behind a desk. You'll be involved in the planning, preparation, and execution that make live events successful.

Who Thrives Here?

You'll likely enjoy this role if you:

• Enjoy taking charge and helping teams stay organized
• Prefer active work over a traditional office environment
• Stay focused and resourceful under pressure
• Like working with different people and solving new challenges
• Communicate clearly with employees, clients, and leadership
• Take pride in delivering quality work
• Are comfortable traveling frequently
• Want to build a long-term career in event operations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education in Hospitality, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field is a plus
• Experience in live events, hospitality, production, logistics, construction, or operational coordination preferred
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under company vehicle insurance
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and move event equipment
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

Compensation

Starting Salary: $45,000 annually

Additional compensation opportunities may include:

• Per diem for qualifying travel
• Premium deployment pay
• Tips at eligible events
• Performance‑based advancement opportunities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program
• Additional company benefits

Travel Requirement

This position requires significant travel, averaging approximately 50–120 days annually, depending on operational needs and the event schedule.

Travel may include overnight stays, weekends, holidays, and extended assignments throughout the Southeast and other parts of the country.

Candidates should be comfortable with flexible schedules and the changing demands of live event operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Greenawalt Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining an inclusive workplace for employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business requirements, and operational needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Greenawalt Hospitality reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Greenawalt Hospitality may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.