Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the music festival, ensuring that logistics, staffing, vendor coordination, and on-site activities run smoothly. This role ensures safety, efficiency, and a high-quality guest experience while managing day-to-day festival operations.

This is a seasonal role from September 9, 2025 and will end on November 20, 2025. 

This role pays an daily rate of $700.00

This position will remain open until November 20, 2025. 

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute operational logistics for the festival, including staging, concessions, security, parking, and crowd management.
• Supervise operations staff, supervisors, and volunteers across all festival areas.
• Develop operational plans, schedules, and staffing assignments to ensure full coverage during the event.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and local regulations, including emergency procedures.
• Manage POS, ticketing, and guest flow in collaboration with relevant department leads.
• Act as the on-site problem-solving point of contact for operational issues.
• Collaborate with Event Management, Security, and Production teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Evaluate post-event operations, identify areas for improvement, and provide detailed reports to management.
• Ensure all operational resources, equipment, and supplies are maintained and available as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing large-scale events, festivals, or live productions.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of festival logistics, crowd management, and vendor coordination.
• Experience managing POS, ticketing, and operational staff is preferred.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts during events.
• Prior experience in music festivals, stadiums, or large-scale outdoor events is strongly preferred.