Attain Talent · 10 hours ago
Event Operations Contractor (1099)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expAttain Talent is a company that partners with a leading event security technology firm to provide skilled professionals for event operations. The Event Operations Contractor will support event operations, client coordination, and crowd management at high-profile engagements, ensuring secure and seamless experiences.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact between event operations centers, clients, and assigned zone leads
Oversee multiple operational zones ensuring consistency, communication, and accountability
Maintain situational awareness across assigned zones and provide real-time updates to leadership or clients
Proactively identify risks, crowd flow issues, or staffing gaps and escalate appropriately
Lead on-site security or guest service teams, ensuring positive guest experience and compliance with all protocols
Act as a liaison between company leadership and client / production agency representatives
Support guard supervisors and ensure post orders are understood, communicated, and followed
Train and mentor frontline personnel in guest engagement, communication, and access control standards
Depending on experience, contractors may serve in specialized roles such as:
VIP Team: Provide discreet and professional support for executive and VIP movements throughout the event
Quality Control: Oversee, coach, and audit guard staff to ensure compliance with post orders and performance standards
Event Disruption Response Team: Patrol designated risk zones, proactively identify potential disruptions or protests, escalate through proper channels, and assist in de-escalation following established CONOP protocols
Public Safety Liaison: Serve as the communication bridge between law enforcement, EMS, and event leadership to coordinate timely and effective responses
Command Center Dispatch Operator / Ops Center Coordinator: Manage real-time communications, dispatching, and incident tracking across all stakeholders. Provide operational support as needed (e.g., printing post orders, distributing uniforms, procuring team supplies)
Entrance Supervisor: Oversee entry points, anticipate crowd flow challenges, and ensure guest safety and a positive arrival experience
Qualification
Required
3+ years in one or more of the following: Event or venue security operations, Law enforcement, military, or public safety service, Event management, staffing leadership, or guest experience roles
Excellent verbal communication and radio etiquette
Proven ability to lead diverse teams under pressure
Strong situational awareness and judgment
Ability to travel and work extended assignments (Real ID/passport required)
Benefits
Travel across the U.S. and internationally with approved expenses reimbursed.
Access training, leadership pathways, and repeat deployment opportunities.
Company
Attain Talent
Attain Talent connects top-tier talent with purpose-driven organizations in nonprofit, education, technology, and government sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase