What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant (Part-Time Traveling Role) position at HDE Event Group?
Part-Time Traveling Job!!!*
candidate MUST be less than a 1 hour driving distance to Newark Area Airports*
*MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN REAL ID FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES*
Are you interested in a part time traveling Production/Customer Service event job?
Our team is looking for an extra staff member to travel around the country to various trade show events. You will be working alongside other staff members assisting with setup and breakdown of the show as well as interacting with attendees.
Compensation: $600 per show.
You will be paid as a side contractor and required to fill out a 1099 form prior to receiving your first pay check. *Compensation will be sent within 1-5 days after event is completed
Accommodations: Flights, Hotels, and Transportation on all works day are covered under the company. Meals on work days will be covered
**Hotel accommodations may be shared with one other staff member. Please make sure you are comfortable sharing a hotel room with another individual. All rooms will have enough beds for each person; no one will be asked to share a bed.
*MUST COMMIT TO FULL 2026 SCHEDULE*
2026 Tour Schedule. (MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO WORK ALL SHOWS!)
Philadelphia 3/25/26 (Greater Philadelphia Expo Center)
Washington DC 4/8/26 (Charles E. Smith Center)
New York City (Spring) 5/7/26 (Javits Convention Center)
Boston 5/27/26 (The Westin Boston Seaport District)
Chicago 6/10/26 (Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum)
San Francisco 6/25/26 (South San Francisco Conference Center)
Las Vegas 9/10/26 (Plaza Hotel & Casino Convention Center) (Vegas to San Diego Direct)
San Diego 9/18/26 (Sheraton San Diego Resort)
Los Angeles 9/30/26 (Pasadena Convention Center)
New York City (Fall) 10/15/26 (Javits Convention Center)
Austin 10/29/26 (Palmer Events Center) (Austin to Dallas Direct)
Dallas 11/4/26 (Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center)
Phoenix 11/18/26 (Phoenix Convention Center, South Building)
Houston 12/2/26 (NRG Convention Center)
Atlanta 12/16/26 (Georgia International Convention Center)
Sample Schedule Per Show:
Day 1: Travel Day (Some larger shows we will be landing and putting in 3-4 hours of work prepping for the following setup day)
Day 2: Setup Day (8am-6pm estimated)
Day 3: Show Day/Breakdown (7am-9pm estimated)
Day 4: Travel Day
Stay Over Description:
These specific cities we will be staying in the city we worked in and then heading direct to the next city instead of traveling back to NJ. Extra hotel nights will be covered by the company.
Job Description:
⁃ Moving Around Tables, Chairs and Wheeled Cases, Setting Up Click Together Backdrops, Putting Down Interlocking Foam Flooring In Booths, Keeping Show Areas Tidy, Running Extension Cords/Wires, Hanging TVs.
⁃ Help distribute materials.
⁃ Interact with attendees/clients
- Assist attendees with checking in and printing badges.
- Job Requirements:
- ⁃ Must have great communication skills (English Speaking)⁃ Must be able to be on your feet for the entire day⁃ Must be able to lift 30 lbs.⁃ Must be able to read a simple floor-plan
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $600.00 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commit to all the tour dates?
- Are you willing to share a hotel or air bnb with other team members?
- Do you have a valid passport or REAL ID?
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $600