Festival Manager
Fully Remote REMOTE | US
Description

ABOUT US

Welcome to the Spartan Race! We redefine working hard, playing harder, and being part of the most exhilarating team in endurance sports. Our events, including Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond their limits. We also offer fitness, health, and nutrition services to transform lives. Join us in breaking boundaries and making the impossible possible.


ABOUT THE GIG

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Department: Race Operations

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Reporting to the Festival Director, the Festival Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of the festival operations for events across the Spartan Race, Inc brands. Managing teams of up to 40 people, the Festival Manager ensures that the festival areas are set up and torn down in a safe and timely manner while also maintaining brand standards.



DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attending required virtual meetings with the planning team in the months prior to traveling to the event.
  • Attending at least 8 events per year up to 12 days at a time.
  • Ensuring accuracy of and updating all festival maps as needed.
  • Updating orders of needed materials and maintaining accurate inventories.
  • Establishing a timeline and working with the team to make sure set up is complete before the event day and packed and loaded before the end of load out.
  • Working with the Sponsorship team to meet all expectations of partners.
  • Confirming travel of their team is completed in a timely manner.
  • Managing the operations of the event and problem solving as needed.
  • Operate machines as needed throughout the event cycle.


Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to spend long hours standing and walking.
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Adaptable to ever changing situations and weather conditions.
  • Ability to make decisions in a potentially high stress environment.
  • Customer Service skills.