Trail Manager (Freelance)

DATES

Start: 10/5/2026

End: 1/3/2027

Approximately six days per week and hours are typically 14:00 – 23:30 plus meetings and reporting work. Working onsite for the install, event run, and strike.

 

PAY RATE 

$400/day

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Trail Manager will work with and report to the Site Manager during the install process, assisting with their duties and responsibilities in managing the technical, logistical, and site related aspects of the event. Once the event opens to guests, this position will be responsible for maintaining all physical aspects of the trail and event space, working with the Event Management and technical teams. 

The Trail Manager will assist with liaising with the production and management teams on site and ensuring that the site and venue are show ready during the operations phase. They will also be prepared to help manage any incidents, unplanned works and other situations as they arise and must be able to follow procedures set out by the Producers.  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead in site and trail management during the events themselves, and be responsible each night for ensuring the trail is safe and ready for guests. 
• Work with the Event Manager and Event Supervisor to go through a daily pre-show and post-show checklist. 
• Coordinate with all technical departments to maintain the physical and technical elements of the event including, but not limited to: lighting, audio, video, power, props, local labor, security, etc.
• Implement and follow safety procedures and guidelines when dealing with incidents on site and confirm all crew are appropriately certified, etc. 
• Assist with control of the site in the event of adverse weather conditions- ensuring all wind management and safety plans are adhered to
• Implementation of The Event Safety Management Plans as needed during the events
• Crew welfare- ensure shift patterns are running smoothly & breaks are implemented.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have experience in using Google Drive and the Google suite of applications including Sheets, Word, Google Meetings.
• Previous experience working on large outdoor festivals, Illumination trails or outdoor experiential events.
• At least 3 years of previous relevant experience in a related industry.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Comfortable working in a constantly changing environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Current First-Aid certification is a plus.
• Visa/permits - The candidate must be able to work in the event country and achieve one of the following: (1) Already a citizen/resident in the country and is permitted to work. (2) Already in possession of a work visa/permit.