What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Event Operations Manager position at Greenawalt Hospitality?
Hospitality | Auburn, AL / Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | Significant Travel Required
About UsLead 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 ResponsibilitiesEvent 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.
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000