Show Manager - 100% Travel
United States
Posted on Jul 8, 2026
Show Manager
Nationwide Touring Position | 100% Travel | Full-Time
Are you an operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys leading teams from the floor, and loves the excitement of live events? We're looking for a hands-on Show Manager to oversee the daily operations of a nationally touring live entertainment attraction that travels across the United States year-round.
This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, hospitality, event operations, and travel while creating unforgettable experiences for thousands of guests each week.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of a live touring event
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 employees
- Maintain a strong presence on the show floor throughout each event
- Ensure an outstanding guest experience from opening through closing
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and motivate the team for daily success
- Hold employees accountable while fostering a positive team culture
- Resolve guest concerns and operational issues in real time
- Coordinate admissions, attractions, retail, inflatables, and overall venue operations
- Assist with event setup (load-in) and teardown (load-out)
- Complete payroll approvals and daily operational reporting
- Oversee company assets, equipment, and safety compliance
- Partner closely with the Operations Manager to ensure seamless execution
What We're Looking For:
- For3+ years of leadership experience in operations, hospitality, attractions, entertainment, restaurants, retail, or venue management.
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
- Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and employee accountability skills
- Comfortable making decisions in a live operational setting
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Experience with scheduling, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel is preferred
- Must be comfortable leading from the floor rather than behind a desk
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
- Travel across the U.S. year-round with all company travel expenses covered
- Company-paid flights, hotels, rental vehicles, and travel expenses
- Daily travel stipend while on tour
- Private hotel accommodations
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
- Be part of a collaborative, energetic team delivering memorable experiences to families nationwide
- Growth opportunities into senior touring leadership positions
Schedule
- Thursday–Sunday: Live events
- Monday: Travel to the next city
- Tuesday & Wednesday: Typically off
- Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and travel continuously throughout the year
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000
- Company-paid flights, hotels, rental vehicles, and travel expenses
- Daily travel stipend (approximately $30/day worked)
- Private hotel accommodations while traveling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid downtime between tour schedules
- Outstanding opportunity for career growth into senior touring leadership positions