Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences

Responsibilities

• End-to-end production of experiences: design development, fabrication, logistics, installation, live operation, and teardown
• Day-to-day performance and evolution of HQ experiences, ensuring they remain operational, compelling, and forward-looking
• Roadshow deployments—leading teams to execute seamless builds and breakdowns across multiple locations
• Technical systems across experiences, including power, HVAC, AV, and interactive elements
• Partner with S&R to plan and execute site logistics—from surveys to generator/HVAC setup and compliance
• Own vendor and fabricator relationships, pushing for quality, speed, and innovation
• Familiarity with union labor environments and large-scale venue builds
• Strong technical fluency (power, HVAC, structures, AV, or similar hands-on systems)
• Ability to lead onsite labor teams and make decisions quickly under pressure
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during event execution

Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale or high-visibility events
• Familiarity with technical production (AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, power management)
• Experience in aerospace, tech, or highly regulated industries
• Forklift certified

Pay

Pay Range: Operations & Production Specialist. Experiences I (Non-Exempt): $31.00 - 44.00
Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences I| (Exempt): $86,000 - $120,000

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

EEO Statement

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.