Event Logistics Manager

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

About Us

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Move the Equipment. Coordinate the Details. Deliver the Experience.

Logistics. Operations. Live Events.

Behind every successful concert, sporting event, festival, and hospitality experience is a team responsible for making sure everything gets to the right place at the right time.

At Greenawalt Hospitality, we provide event production and hospitality services across the country. Our operations depend on organized logistics, reliable equipment, efficient transportation, and team members who are willing to step in and get the job done.

We're seeking an Event Logistics Manager who can help coordinate the movement of equipment, support field operations, and ensure our event teams have the resources they need.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys planning, problem-solving, travel, and hands-on operational work.

Job Summary

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The Event Logistics Manager supports the transportation, preparation, coordination, and execution of equipment and operational resources for live events throughout the country.

This position combines logistics planning, event production, equipment management, and crew leadership.

You'll help prepare equipment for deployments, coordinate transportation needs, support event installations, and ensure materials are properly organized and returned following each event.

The right candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing planning responsibilities with physical, hands-on work.

Key Responsibilities

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Event Operations & Execution

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• Support event load-ins, installations, daily operations, and breakdown activities
• Coordinate with Event Managers to understand equipment and operational requirements
• Assist with scheduling equipment deliveries and event preparation activities
• Monitor operational progress and help resolve unexpected challenges
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for scheduled event activities

Production & Logistics Coordination

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• Coordinate loading, transportation, delivery, and recovery of event equipment
• Help prepare trucks, trailers, and operational materials for deployments
• Organize equipment staging and loading procedures
• Track inventory, supplies, and company assets throughout the event process
• Identify logistical issues and develop practical solutions
• Help ensure equipment is returned, inspected, and properly stored after events

Leadership & Team Development

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• Provide direction to crews during loading, unloading, and event installations
• Help train employees on equipment handling and operational procedures
• Promote teamwork and efficient communication between departments
• Reinforce accountability for equipment, tools, and assigned responsibilities
• Set an example through professionalism, reliability, and hands-on participation

Operational Support

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• Assist with event infrastructure, hospitality installations, and beverage operations as needed
• Drive company vehicles and trailers when authorized
• Help maintain warehouses, storage areas, vehicles, and operational equipment
• Support equipment inspections and basic maintenance coordination
• Assist other Greenawalt Hospitality divisions during major deployments

Safety, Standards & Accountability

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• Follow company procedures for equipment handling, transportation, and storage
• Inspect vehicles, trailers, and equipment for potential concerns
• Ensure loads and equipment are properly secured for transportation
• Maintain accurate inventory records, checklists, and operational documentation
• Report missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment promptly
• Support safe and organized working conditions at event sites and company facilities

Why You'll Love This Career

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If you enjoy seeing a project come together from start to finish, this position offers the opportunity to be involved in every stage of event logistics.

You might begin the week preparing equipment at the warehouse, spend several days traveling to support a major sporting event, and finish by coordinating the return and organization of equipment for the next deployment.

You'll develop experience in transportation, production, equipment management, and live event operations while working alongside a team that values reliability and accountability.

Your work will directly contribute to the success of events across multiple markets.

Who Thrives Here?

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You'll likely succeed in this role if you:

• Enjoy organizing equipment, schedules, and operational details
• Have a practical approach to solving problems
• Prefer a combination of physical work and coordination responsibilities
• Take pride in maintaining organized and efficient operations
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Can adjust quickly when plans or schedules change
• Are comfortable traveling and working at different locations
• Want to develop your skills in logistics and operational leadership

Preferred Qualifications

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• High school diploma required; education in Logistics, Operations, Business, Hospitality, or a related field is beneficial
• Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, event production, transportation, construction, or hospitality preferred
• Previous experience supervising crews, coordinating projects, or leading operational teams strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and eligibility under company vehicle insurance requirements
• Ability to load, unload, lift, carry, and move event equipment
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel assignments

Compensation

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Starting Salary: $45,000 annually

Additional earning opportunities may include:

• Per diem for qualifying travel
• Premium deployment compensation
• Tips on eligible events
• Opportunities for performance-based advancement

Benefits

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• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program
• Additional company benefits

Travel Requirement

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This position requires approximately 50–120 travel days per year, depending on the event calendar and operational needs.

Travel may involve regional and national deployments, overnight stays, extended workdays, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should be comfortable with an event-driven schedule and significant time spent working at venues and operational locations outside their home market.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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.