Project Manager/Operations Crew

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

Job Overview

Join our team as a Project Manager / Operations Crew member and play a key role in delivering high-quality live events. This position is hands‑on and fast‑paced, supporting the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of events of all sizes.

Project Managing Responsibilities

• Reading layouts to see tables, chairs, pipe & drape, and more.
• Making sure all equipment needed is put in to our database for each event.
• Coordinating set up/strike times for many events with this specific client.
• Weekly zoom meeting with client to review up coming events.
• Other misc tasks.

Operations Crew Responsibilities

• Setting up tables, linen, chairs, pipe and drape, and more.
• Leading crew to follow the layout set up and strikes for this specific client.
• Pulling equipment in warehouse to be ready for set up and restocking equipment after event is finished.
• Load and unload trucks with equipment.
• Ability to drive a sprinter van, and ideally a 26FT box truck. No CDL is required.
• Work collaboratively with team members, project managers, and clients.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report any issues or damaged equipment.

Our crew takes pride in creating seamless, professional environments that elevate the guest experience and support our clients’ success.

Skills

• 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.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, hands‑on, and team‑driven
• Mix of warehouse work and on-site event productionIndoor an d outdoor events in varying weather conditions
• Physically demanding role with a focus on precision and efficiency

Why Join Us

• Be part of exciting live events and productions
• Work with a supportive, experienced team
• Opportunity to grow within event production and operations
• Every day is different—no two events are the same

This role is perfect for energetic individuals eager to contribute to an exciting atmosphere while gaining valuable experience across multiple facets of operations. If you’re passionate about creating joyful experiences and thrive in lively environments, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person

Contact

• Email [e-mail]