Field Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois
Field Operations Manager jobs in Illinois are active across logistics and distribution, utilities, manufacturing, and construction, with demand running from front-line supervisory roles up to senior multi-site leaders. Chicago, Joliet, and Peoria anchor most of the hiring, and established employers like Caterpillar, Exelon, and Amazon have a deep, lasting footprint across the state. The most consistent openings are in supply chain operations, field service management, and infrastructure maintenance coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This role pays an annual salary of $65,000 - $85,000.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.
- Manage all ticket operations for athletic events, concerts, and special events at Ryan Field.
- Build, configure, and maintain events within the ticketing system, including seating manifests, pricing, ticket types, offers, promotions, and holds.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, including staffing, scheduling, and training of part-time ticket sellers.
- Ensure accurate ticket inventory management and maintain the integrity of all ticket allocations.
- Manage ticket sales, complimentary ticket distribution, will call, and credential fulfillment.
- Monitor daily ticket sales and prepare reports for leadership, event promoters, and University stakeholders.
- Reconcile ticket sales, cash, credit card transactions, and event settlements in partnership with Finance.
- Troubleshoot ticketing issues and provide resolutions for guests, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Marketing and Event Management to implement ticket promotions and special offers.
- Ensure compliance with University, Oak View Group, and ticketing platform policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of ticket inventory, financial transactions, and event reports.
- Provide exceptional customer service while resolving escalated guest concerns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the ticketing platform provider for operational support and system updates.
- Assist with event-day operations, including supervising the ticket office, resolving operational issues, and supporting guest entry.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of ticket operations experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, entertainment, performing arts, or a similar venue.
- Experience with ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster, Paciolan, SeatGeek, Tickets.com, or similar systems.
- Strong understanding of ticket inventory management, financial reconciliation, and event reporting.
- Experience managing part-time staff or temporary employees.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with CRM and customer database management.
- Knowledge of access control and mobile ticketing technologies.
- Experience with event settlements and financial reporting.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to walk throughout the stadium during events.
- Ability to lift heavy objects as needed.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.
This role pays an annual salary of $65,000 - $85,000.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.
- Manage all ticket operations for athletic events, concerts, and special events at Ryan Field.
- Build, configure, and maintain events within the ticketing system, including seating manifests, pricing, ticket types, offers, promotions, and holds.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, including staffing, scheduling, and training of part-time ticket sellers.
- Ensure accurate ticket inventory management and maintain the integrity of all ticket allocations.
- Manage ticket sales, complimentary ticket distribution, will call, and credential fulfillment.
- Monitor daily ticket sales and prepare reports for leadership, event promoters, and University stakeholders.
- Reconcile ticket sales, cash, credit card transactions, and event settlements in partnership with Finance.
- Troubleshoot ticketing issues and provide resolutions for guests, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Marketing and Event Management to implement ticket promotions and special offers.
- Ensure compliance with University, Oak View Group, and ticketing platform policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of ticket inventory, financial transactions, and event reports.
- Provide exceptional customer service while resolving escalated guest concerns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the ticketing platform provider for operational support and system updates.
- Assist with event-day operations, including supervising the ticket office, resolving operational issues, and supporting guest entry.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of ticket operations experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, entertainment, performing arts, or a similar venue.
- Experience with ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster, Paciolan, SeatGeek, Tickets.com, or similar systems.
- Strong understanding of ticket inventory management, financial reconciliation, and event reporting.
- Experience managing part-time staff or temporary employees.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with CRM and customer database management.
- Knowledge of access control and mobile ticketing technologies.
- Experience with event settlements and financial reporting.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to walk throughout the stadium during events.
- Ability to lift heavy objects as needed.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Field Operations Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DICK'S Sporting Goods29
- Oak View3
- Service Corporation International3
- Uber2
- WM1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field operations manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field
- Three or more years of direct field or site operations supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple Illinois locations
- Proficiency with operations software, scheduling platforms, and reporting tools
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Illinois workplace regulations
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites throughout Illinois
Field Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field operations manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in operations, business, engineering, or a related discipline paired with several years of progressive field or site supervisory experience. No state-issued license is required for the general role, but specific industries add credentials: utility and energy employers in Illinois often require OSHA certification or NERC compliance training, while construction field managers may need an Illinois contractor registration or a safety designation through the Illinois Department of Labor before stepping into leadership.
How much do field operations managers make in Illinois?
Field operations managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,240 for the lowest 10% to over $269,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire field operations managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring field operations managers in Illinois right now include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Oak View, and Service Corporation International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of logistics hubs near Chicago and Joliet, heavy manufacturing in the Illinois River corridor, and major utility infrastructure statewide means demand is spread across sectors rather than concentrated in one industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most field operations manager jobs?
Chicago, Evanston, and Glenview account for the largest share of field operations manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, distribution centers, and infrastructure operators, while Joliet and Peoria reflect strong manufacturing and logistics activity tied to major industrial employers with large ground-level operations requiring on-site management.
Are there remote field operations manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Field operations management is fundamentally a hands-on, site-present role, so most Illinois openings require regular travel to facilities, job sites, or field crews. About 0% of field operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover planning, reporting, and vendor coordination functions rather than direct site supervision.
How can I get hired as a field operations manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, field supervisor, or logistics team lead role first. Large Illinois employers like Caterpillar, Exelon, and major third-party logistics companies operating out of the Chicagoland and Joliet corridors regularly run associate operations programs and post entry-level site supervisor positions that build toward full management. Earning an OSHA 30-hour certification or a project management credential strengthens any application from a candidate still building site leadership hours.
Where can I find and apply to field operations manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to field operations manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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