Traveling Event Production Manager

Hospitality | Auburn, AL / Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | Significant Travel Required

About Us
Your Next Office Could Be a Stadium, Festival, or Concert Venue.
Travel the Country. Build Events. Lead Crews.

Not everyone wants a career that looks the same every day.

At Greenawalt Hospitality, our teams travel to venues and events across the country to help create memorable experiences for guests, clients, and event partners.

From college football games and major music festivals to concerts and premium hospitality experiences, we handle the preparation, equipment, logistics, and hands-on work that make events possible.

We're looking for a Traveling Event Production Manager who is ready to take on new challenges, work in different locations, and help lead event operations from start to finish.

This is a physically active, hands-on position for someone who enjoys being part of a team and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Job Summary
The Traveling Event Production Manager helps prepare, build, operate, and break down live events throughout the Southeast and other regions of the country.

This position combines event production, crew coordination, equipment management, transportation logistics, and on-site operational support.

You'll work closely with Event Managers and company leadership to help ensure event sites are properly prepared, teams understand their responsibilities, and operational challenges are handled efficiently.

This role requires flexibility, strong communication, and a willingness to actively participate in every stage of event production.

Key Responsibilities
Event Operations & Execution


Help coordinate the physical setup and breakdown of event spaces and hospitality installations

Assist with organizing daily production schedules and crew assignments

Support Event Managers with on-site operations and changing event requirements

Ensure assigned equipment and work areas are prepared before events begin

Troubleshoot operational issues and help keep projects moving on schedule

Production & Logistics Coordination


Assist with preparing and loading trucks, trailers, and event equipment

Coordinate equipment staging, placement, and movement at event sites

Support transportation and deployment planning for regional and national events

Monitor equipment usage and maintain accountability for assigned supplies

Help manage post-event equipment recovery, loading, and return procedures

Identify missing or damaged equipment and communicate concerns promptly

Leadership & Team Development


Help supervise event crews during installations, operations, and breakdown

Provide hands-on instruction and guidance to new employees

Reinforce clear communication and teamwork throughout deployments

Encourage employees to follow established procedures and complete assignments efficiently

Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a willingness to help wherever needed

Operational Support


Assist with setting up event infrastructure, beverage stations, and hospitality service areas

Support food and beverage operations when necessary

Operate company vehicles and trailers when authorized

Maintain clean and organized equipment, vehicles, and workspaces

Assist with warehouse preparation and equipment maintenance between deployments

Support other company divisions based on operational needs

Safety, Standards & Accountability


Follow company safety procedures and event-site requirements

Inspect equipment and report safety concerns or maintenance needs

Maintain proper equipment handling, loading, and storage practices

Complete required checklists, inventory documentation, and operational reports

Protect company property and maintain accountability for assigned resources

Represent Greenawalt Hospitality professionally at every event

Why You'll Love This Career
This is an opportunity to experience live events from a completely different perspective.

Instead of attending a festival or sporting event as a guest, you'll be part of the team responsible for making it happen.

One week you might be helping build a hospitality area for a major college football game. The next, you could be traveling to another state to prepare a large concert or festival.

You'll gain valuable experience in event production, logistics, equipment operations, and team leadership while working in different environments throughout the year.

For someone who enjoys travel, physical work, and seeing the results of their efforts, this career offers a unique combination of experiences.

Who Thrives Here?
You'll likely enjoy this position if you:

Prefer being active and working with your hands

Enjoy traveling and experiencing different places

Take pride in building, preparing, and completing projects

Are comfortable leading teams while working alongside them

Stay positive and adaptable when plans change

Enjoy solving practical problems in real time

Communicate well with coworkers, supervisors, and clients

Want opportunities to develop into larger production and operations leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications


High school diploma required; additional education in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline is a plus

Previous experience in event production, live entertainment, construction, hospitality, logistics, or operational support preferred

Leadership, supervisory, or crew management experience strongly preferred

Valid driver's license and eligibility for company vehicle insurance coverage

Ability to lift, carry, load, unload, and move event equipment throughout the workday

Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Availability for overnight travel, weekends, evenings, holidays, and changing event schedules

Compensation
Starting Salary: $45,000 annually

Additional earning opportunities may include:

Per diem for qualifying travel

Premium deployment pay

Tips at eligible events

Performance-based growth and advancement opportunities

Benefits


Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program

Additional company benefits

Travel Requirement
This position requires significant travel, typically ranging from 50–120 days annually based on event schedules and operational priorities.

Travel may include overnight assignments, extended deployments, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must be comfortable with flexible schedules, physically demanding work, and spending time away from their home location.

If you're looking for a career that combines travel, teamwork, leadership, and the excitement of live events, we'd love to meet you.

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.