Internal Operations Guide

The 24-Hour
Rotation System

A three-shift framework designed to keep 2,500 attendees safe, celebrated, and supported around the clock — without burning out your team.

84

Total Daily Staff

3

Shift Rotations

2,500

Attendees Served

4

Active Stages

Overview

Three-Shift Timeline

SHIFT A — 8AM–4PM
SHIFT B — 4PM–12AM
SHIFT C — 12AM–8AM

The Swing Overlap — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

During this 2-hour window, nearly 60 staff members are on-site simultaneously. Use this window for: Shift Handover (outgoing managers brief incoming on open issues), Security Briefing (full team huddle before night headliners), and a Green Team Site Sweep to ensure the field is 100% litter-free before sunset.

Staffing Allocation

Personnel by Department & Shift

DepartmentShift A (Day)Shift B (Swing)Shift C (Night)Total / Day
Security & Medical812828
Operations (Gate/Info)106218
Production (AV/Stage)410216
Hospitality (VIP/Bar)412622
Total On-Site26401884
Departmental Responsibilities

Duties by Time of Day

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Shift A

The Radiance

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Workshops · Arrival · Wellness

The morning shift sets the tone for the entire day. Shift A manages the high-volume arrival window, workshop facilitation at the Knowledge Pavilion, and campground wellness checks.

Operations

Heavy focus on scanning tickets and managing car-camping load-ins. Staffing the main info booth and directing first-time arrivals.

Hospitality

Managing the Food Forest lunch rush and Knowledge Pavilion workshops. Rooted Rental kit distribution and glamping concierge check-ins.

Security

Roving the campgrounds to ensure communal safety and 'no glass' compliance. Perimeter checks and Ambient Grove access management.

Production

Stage setup and sound checks for afternoon sets. AV equipment calibration and Knowledge Pavilion audio/visual prep for workshops.

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Shift B

The Profusion

4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Mainstage · Art Gallery · High Energy

The peak-energy shift. All 4 stages are active simultaneously. Shift B requires the highest headcount and the most experienced staff — this is the heartbeat of Profusion Land.

Production

Peak AV usage across all 4 stages. Managing projection mapping at The Rooted Stage and kinetic LEDs at The Profusion Stage. Real-time sound mixing and stage transitions.

Hospitality

High-intensity VIP Table Service and Lotus Oasis bottle service. Merch booth push for candles, USBs, and apparel. Inner Circle artist dinner coordination.

Security

Maximum presence at the Profusion Stage and entry/exit points for the Gallery. Flash Art Auction crowd management. VIP zone enforcement.

Operations

Managing re-entry flow and wristband verification. Coordinating vendor restocking and real-time app alert updates for Secret Sets.

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Shift C

The Sanctuary

12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Campground Safety · Ambient Grove · Site Prep

The sanctuary shift prioritizes safety, ambient sound, and site restoration. A smaller, highly focused team maintains the peaceful energy of Profusion Land through the night hours.

Production

Powering down the high-energy stages. Managing the 'Low-Flow' soundscapes in the Ambient Grove. Equipment securing and overnight maintenance checks.

Operations

Cleaning the Food Forest and prepping the site for the next morning. Restocking the water refill stations and resetting vendor areas for Shift A.

Security

Enforcing the 2:00 AM – 7:00 AM Quiet Hours in the campgrounds. Maintaining visible presence to prevent unauthorized entry. Heart Sanctuary overnight monitoring.

Hospitality

Late-night Lotus Oasis wind-down service. Glamping concierge overnight support. Morning welcome basket prep for glamping guests.

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Quiet Hours Policy

2:00 AM – 7:00 AM Campground Quiet Hours

Shift C Security enforces strict quiet hours in all campground areas from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM. The Ambient Grove continues operating with low-flow soundscapes. The Heart Sanctuary remains open with a wellness facilitator on duty. All high-energy stage audio ceases by 2:00 AM in compliance with Harmony Fields county ordinances.

Join the Team

Apply for a Staff Role

Operations, Production, Hospitality, and Security positions available. Pay ranges from $18–$35/hr for operations staff and $300–$750/day for leadership roles.

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Volunteer Program

Volunteer for a Free Ticket

Complete a Volunteer Agreement and commit to one full shift rotation. In exchange, receive a complimentary 3-day GA pass to enjoy the rest of the festival.

Volunteer Agreement