Events Field Lead
2020 Companies · Wilmington, NC · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Overview
2020 Companies is hiring seasonal Event Field Leads! The Field Lead is the driving force behind The Porch touring activation, bringing the brand experience to life while leading all on-site operations.
Program Dates
July–August
Pay
$1,000 per week (paid weekly)
Travel Perks
- Company-paid hotel accommodations provided for applicable event assignments
- Mileage reimbursement
- Daily meal allowance
Event Locations
Morehead City, Carolina Beach, Myrtle Beach, and surrounding markets
Schedule
Tuesday–Saturday or Wednesday–Sunday, based on event needs. Weekend availability is required.
What You'll Need
- Be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the program
Job Description
Event Operations & Activation Execution
- Lead all on-site activation activities, ensuring flawless execution of The Porch touring footprint
- Direct local labor teams during load-in, setup, operation, and teardown of the Gorilla Cube XL activation environment
- Ensure all activation assets are assembled correctly, safely, and according to brand standards
- Serve as the first point of arrival and final point of departure for each activation
- Maintain activation readiness and prevent operational disruptions that could impact scheduled event execution
Field Team Leadership
- Lead, motivate, and coach Brand Ambassadors and event hosts throughout each activation
- Conduct pre-event briefings and communicate program objectives, engagement expectations, and compliance requirements
- Monitor performance throughout the event and provide real-time coaching to maintain a high-quality consumer experience
- Foster a professional, energetic, and brand-aligned event atmosphere
Venue & Retail Partner Management
- Serve as the primary on-site liaison between the program, venue personnel, and retail partners
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with venue management and retailer contacts
- Address operational concerns and resolve issues proactively before escalation is required
- Represent the client and program professionally at all times
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure strict adherence to all age-verification, identification, and regulatory requirements
- Manage dual-device age-gating processes in applicable regulated markets
- Enforce all market-specific activation requirements and restrictions
- Oversee coupon distribution, prepaid card controls, reconciliation processes, and compliance documentation
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all activation transactions reconcile properly before the event closes
- Protect the integrity of the program by ensuring all activities remain compliant with local, state, and client regulations
Program Administration & Reporting
- Complete all required reporting accurately and within established deadlines
- Capture required event photography and documentation for each activation
- Manage inventory, event materials, and activation assets throughout the season
- Coin logistics and asset movement between activation markets in partnership with program management
- Coordinate logistics and asset movement between activation markets in partnership with program management
- Communicate field updates, challenges, and opportunities to home office leadership
- Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of local execution
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience leading touring, experiential, mobile marketing, or multi-market activation programs
- Experience managing Brand Ambassadors, event staff, and local labor crews in live event environments
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience serving as the primary point of contact for clients, venues, or external partners
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Experience handling compliance procedures, promotional controls, inventory accountability, and event reporting
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including weekends and extended event schedules
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within regulated industries such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, or similar categories
- Mobile marketing, trailer activation, or touring event experience
- Familiarity with age-verification technology and compliance systems
- Experience utilizing field reporting, CRM, or event management platforms
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move activation materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during activation events
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to travel frequently and work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules