Live Events Project Lead: Operations & Setup

Event Resources, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Event Resources, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager / Operations Crew member to support planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of live events. The role is fast-paced and hands-on, combining project management with on-site operations to deliver seamless guest experiences.

You will read layouts, coordinate equipment needs, and lead a crew to ensure following client-specific setups and strikes. This position requires physical work, reliability, and clear communication across teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50+ lbs regularly.
• Experience with event setup, staging, or production is preferred (but not required).
• Comfortable driving large vehicles, preferred (but not required).
• Strong work ethic and reliability—shows up on time and ready to work.
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends. Schedule shifts depending on event schedule.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (tools, equipment handling, assembly).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean background as we work with education institutions and government agencies that require a clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Read layouts to plan tables, chairs, pipe & drape, and more.
• Ensure all equipment is logged in the database for each event.
• Coordinate setup/strike times with the client.
• Attend weekly Zoom meetings with the client to review upcoming events.
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks.
• Lead crew to follow layout setup and strikes for the client.
• Pull equipment from warehouse and restock after events.
• Load and unload trucks with equipment.
• Possess driving ability for sprinter van or 26ft box truck; no CDL required.
• Collaborate with team, project managers, and clients.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report issues or damaged equipment.

Skills

Physical labor

Event setup/production

Driving large vehicles

Punctual & reliable

Long hours

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Background check clearance

Job description

Event Resources, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager / Operations Crew member to support planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of live events. The role is fast-paced and hands-on, combining project management with on-site operations to deliver seamless guest experiences.

You will read layouts, coordinate equipment needs, and lead a crew to ensure following client-specific setups and strikes. This position requires physical work, reliability, and clear communication across teams and clients.