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Seasonal Build Manager – The Great Pumpkin Trail
Location: Wyoming, MN
Seasonal Contract Position: August through November
(Potential for full time year round for right candidate)
The Great Pumpkin Trail is looking for a highly organized, hands-on leader to oversee the full seasonal build, setup, operations support, and teardown of one of Minnesota’s largest immersive fall attractions.
This is not a desk job. This role is for someone who can lead crews, solve problems fast, stay organized under pressure, and physically help bring a large-scale seasonal event to life from the ground up.
The Build Manager will oversee the installation and removal of the attraction across a 4 to 6 week setup period, manage seasonal setup crews, coordinate logistics, maintain organization of inventory and décor elements, and help ensure the attraction is fully operational and guest-ready on schedule.
Position Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, schedule, and oversee seasonal setup and teardown crews
- Lead day-to-day installation and removal of attraction elements
- Oversee setup of pumpkins, lighting, décor, pathways, signage, photo ops, props, and scenic elements
- Coordinate wiring and placement of lighting and powered elements
- Operate or oversee operation of utility vehicles, lifts, trailers, and equipment
- Maintain organization of storage areas, inventory, props, and décor throughout the season
- Work alongside teams in a fast-paced outdoor environment
- Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining high standards and timelines
- Troubleshoot setup issues and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Assist with operational maintenance and attraction support during the event season as needed
- Ensure safe working practices across all setup and teardown operations
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Previous leadership or project management experience preferred
- Comfortable leading crews in physically demanding outdoor work
- Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy items throughout the workday
- Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and uneven outdoor terrain
- Experience with tools, equipment, trailers, utility vehicles, or scenic/event builds is strongly preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation to and from Wyoming, MN
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, and flexible schedules during peak build periods
- Must work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude with teams
Ideal Candidate:
This role is ideal for someone with experience in:
- Event production
- Construction or scenic builds
- Theme parks or attractions
- Haunted attractions
- Festival or live event setup
- Warehouse/logistics management
- Large-scale décor installation
You should be someone who enjoys building things, leading teams, staying organized, and seeing a massive project come together from start to finish.
Schedule:
- Contract runs approximately August through November (potential full time year round if right candidate).
- Setup period: 4 to 6 weeks
- Includes teardown following the event season
- Hours will vary and increase during peak setup and teardown periods
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience.