2026 BRC Technology Camp Logistics Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists the Logistics Manager during pre- and post-event operations, as well as supports Technology staff during the week of the event. The job consists largely of building and striking the NOC and staff camping area, as well as daily maintenance and support of technology staff. 

This is a temporary, full-time, Exempt role, based in Black Rock City, Nevada running from August 8th to September 13th, 2026.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 24th, 2026.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position assists the Logistics Manager in their day to day duties. These tasks include, but are not limited to: 

PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT

Camp Construction (30%)

• Assist in surveying the NOC yard and Tech Staff Camp
• Working with Heavy Equipment to place assets
• Working with DPW teams to facilitate housing and power installations
• Unpacking storage containers and setting up staff common areas and office spaces
• Assembling camp shade

Camp Maintenance (30%)

• Daily common area upkeep 
• Daily TSA runs
• Daily ice runs
• On-call (radio) resource to logistics manager and technology staff 

Camp Strike (30%)

• Shade disassembly
• Tear down and organization of common areas and NOC assets
• General camp strike 
• Loading storage containers
• LNT sweep

LNT (5%)

• Daily LNT

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Daily morning meetings

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Ability to work outdoors for long periods in the heat and extreme weather
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs. 
• Ability to work on ladders and high places
• Ability to be a dependable and reliable resource to our staff
• Ability to take care of yourself and interact with others when under stress
• Ability to adjust schedule as needed to meet operational needs

PREFERRED

• Previous experience/attendance at the Burning Man event
• Experience with the Burning Man culture and/or regional events
• Your own trailer or RV. (Housing is an extremely limited resource and we strongly encourage applicants to have their own RV or trailer to live in during your time on playa. We do not recommend tents or shift-pods for the length of time required of this contract.) 

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Eligible to legally work in the United States (without need for visa sponsorship)

COMPENSATION: 

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1000 per week.  Additionally, a staff credential (entrance to event) as well as access to the commissary and staff showers are provided. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-playa:  

This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.