Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences

Vast is looking for a Operations & Productions Specialist, Experiences, reporting to the Senior Manager, Experience to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

End-to-end production of experiences: design development, fabrication, logistics, installation, live operation, and teardown

Day-to-day performance and evolution of HQ experiences, ensuring they remain operational, compelling, and forward-looking

Roadshow deployments—leading teams to execute seamless builds and breakdowns across multiple locations

Technical systems across experiences, including power, HVAC, AV, and interactive elements

Partner with S&R to plan and execute site logistics—from surveys to generator/HVAC setup and compliance

Own vendor and fabricator relationships, pushing for quality, speed, and innovation

Familiarity with union labor environments and large-scale venue builds

Strong technical fluency (power, HVAC, structures, AV, or similar hands-on systems)

Ability to lead onsite labor teams and make decisions quickly under pressure

Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during event execution

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on large-scale or high-visibility events

Familiarity with technical production (AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, power management)

Experience in aerospace, tech, or highly regulated industries

Forklift certified

Pay Range:

Operations & Production Specialist. Experiences I (Non-Exempt) : $31.00 - 44.00

Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences I| (Exempt) : $86,000 - $120,000