Stage Manager

Company Overview:

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world’s most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Operations Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our event operations, from preproduction logistics to on-site execution. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of event production, including AV, lighting, electrical, and carpentry. As an Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful setup and teardown of experiential displays, trade show booths, pop-up shops, fan engagement activations, exhibits, and mobile tours.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

• Collaborate with the Production team to plan and organize preproduction logistics for upcoming events.
• Ensure that all event materials, equipment, and assets are prepared and ready for on-site deployment.
• Supervise prebuilds in our warehouse, including the assembly and disassembly of display elements.
• Utilize advanced production and construction knowledge to build, adjust, and modify display elements as needed.
• Lead and manage a team of operation specialists, associates, and contracted labor, ensuring proper training and coordination for upcoming events.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on equipment and machinery to ensure they are in proper working condition.
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams to understand the design and technical requirements of upcoming events.

On-Site Execution:

• Lead the build and strike of experiential displays, trade show booths, pop-up shops, fan engagement activations, exhibits, and mobile tours at various event locations.
• Oversee and enforce all safety protocols and procedures on site, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members and contractors.
• Collaborate with the Production team to create labor plans for on-site builds and lead the execution of these plans.
• Utilize heavy machinery, including forklifts and scissor lifts as needed for on-site setup and teardown.
• Ensure that display elements are assembled, installed, and positioned accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or logistical challenges that may arise during on-site builds.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure that all elements meet Activate’s quality standards and client expectations.
• Represent Activate professionally when interacting with clients, vendors, and event partners.
• Complete post-event teardown and packing, ensuring that all materials and assets are returned safely to the warehouse.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in event operations and management, with a strong background in event logistics and production.
• Proficiency in the use of heavy machinery, including forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Strong understanding of AV, lighting, electrical, carpentry, and stage management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.

Activate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Activate Inc.