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Zone Manager

Zone Manager Description:

PVDFest 2026 is seeking organized and experienced individuals to manage, coordinate, oversee designated zones within the festival footprint, including stages, vendors, activations, and other attractions. These zone managers must be able to think on their feet and respond quickly and efficiently to requests.

Duties may include:

• Coordinating and communicating between various zones, vendors, stages, activations, and other stakeholders.
• Serving as a point of contact for vendors and participants within zone, providing assistance, information, and addressing concerns.
• Addressing any technical, logistic, or production issues within zone promptly.
• Assisting artists performing in PVDFest 2026.
• Manage zone sanitation needs and coordinate with sanitation team.
• Assist other Zone Managers, Stage Managers, and Production Assistants when necessary.
• Attend 3–4 festival meetings with the production team.
• Assisting with setup, breakdown and strike of PVDFest.
• Responding to communications before and during the event, including e-mail, telephone, radio etc.
• Other duties at the discretion of the Director(s), Producer(s), Stage Mangers, and/or ACT Team.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A respectful and amicable attitude towards all people involved with the festival.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• May be asked to carry items weighing 30-50lbs between festival activations and stages.

 

PVDFest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace. Women, gender nonconforming, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Rate: $35.00 per hour

Job Time Frame: Sept 17-21, 2026

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to abarry@providenceri.gov and include Zone Manager in the subject line.

 

Thank you. We appreciate your interest!