Field Manager| Philadelphia

Long Beach, CA (On-site)

$35/hrMid LevelProject Based

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on-site activation execution with a focus on smooth run of show, guest engagement, safety, and post-event wrap for Philadelphia events.

  • Onsite operations: lead setup, branding, and activation flow for each event.
  • Guest interactions: confidently handle questions and escalate issues to protect brand experience.
  • Team coordination: align with Setup and Product Specialist and provide day-long updates and post-event recap.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite event operations and make sure each activation runs smoothly.
  • Drive vehicle short distances within the venue or staging areas as needed.
  • Open the trailer, oversee setup and breakdown and work activation.
  • Set up branded flags, stanchions, and activation equipment.
  • Work alongside one Setup staff and one Product Specialist.
  • Know the brand inside and out and confidently engage with guests.
  • Answer attendee questions and professionally handle any onsite escalations.
  • Brief the event team on expectations, event flow, brand messaging, and guest interactions before each activation.
  • Monitor crowd flow, staff positioning, and overall safety throughout the event.
  • Serve as the main onsite point of contact with our internal team, providing updates throughout the day.

Requirements

  • Has previous experience as a Field Manager, Event Lead, or in experiential marketing.
  • Experience leading small teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Can stay organized, solve problems quickly, and remain calm under pressure.
  • Can perform light physical work, including moving equipment and setting up event materials.
  • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
  • Is reliable, professional, and enjoys creating outstanding brand experiences.
  • Must be local to the Philadelphia area.

Benefits

  • Paid Training Provided – We’ll make sure you’re fully trained on the program and brand before the season kicks off.
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Jackson Dawson

We are an entrepreneurial agency of leaders, creators, innovators and makers dedicated to our core belief that with great ideas, hard work and mutual trust, anything is possible. Our mission is to serve our clients with creativity, integrity and excellence by delivering solutions that embrace the techniques of today and design the experiences of tomorrow.Our extensive in-house capabilities reflect over 45 years of experience in creating turnkey solutions for our clients. Since opening our doors in 1980, Jackson Dawson has become a leader and pioneer in the fields of marketing, worldwide product and culture training, design and fabrication, luxury hospitality, large corporate workshops and consumer experiences — with footprints of more than one million square feet.Over the last 45+ years, Jackson Dawson has built relationships on a foundation of integrity and service. To our clients, we are longstanding partners, and for decades they have trusted us with their brands, their products, their people and their strategic objectives. Together, we are a team doing whatever it takes to deliver excellence: thinking deeply, empowering each other, designing creative solutions and driving results. Where other companies begin with “Why?”, we begin with "Why Not?"Jackson Dawson is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. We maintain a global footprint that allows us to better serve our clients through local insights, cultural experience and seamless accessibility across the world.

Founded in 1980
Dearborn, Michigan, USA
553 employees (120 in marketing)

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Current headcount: ~553

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