Event Production Crew Technician

Job Overview

For over 75 years, Modern has been a trusted partner creating extraordinary live events, expos, and exhibits. The Events & Exhibits Crew Technician is a skilled, hands-on role supporting trade shows, exhibits, conventions, and expos. This position is ideal for experienced event operations technicians, exhibit installers, or trade show crew members who can work independently and operate specialized equipment safely.

This role is well-suited for experienced technicians who want variety and flexibility without sacrificing professional, high-quality work, including those supplementing other trade, production, or freelance roles.

Crew Technicians play a key role in event setup, onsite labor and show operation, and teardown, supporting high-quality exhibit installations and live event production under the direction of Production Supervisors and Crew Leads. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced event setup and teardown for trade shows, exhibits, conventions, conferences, and other live events
• Install and dismantle pipe and drape, carpet, booths, tables/chairs, signage and custom exhibit structures
• Assemble exhibits and modular build systems such as BeMatrix and AGAM
• Load and unload equipment using proper material handling techniques
• Drive and safely operate box trucks and sprinter vans
• Operate equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts (as certified)
• Support or execute basic electrical setup and power distribution
• Follow floor plans, production documents, and technical layouts and instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Identify issues and proactively communicate with supervisors
• Represent the company professionally with clients, venues, and show staff

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Forklift operation
• Box truck driving
• Electrical or power distribution
• Rigging or overhead installs
• BeMatrix or modular exhibit systems
• Construction or carpentry
• Boom lift and scissor lift operation
• Experience as an event crew member, exhibit installer, or trade show technician
• Work on exhibits, conventions, expos, or live event production crews

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event production, exhibit installation, staging, construction, or technical crew roles
• Ability to take direction from Production Supervisors and Crew Leads and work independently and as part of a production crew 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend and crouch down, and work on your feet for extended periods
• Comfortable working early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Willingness and transportation to travel to various in-state, and potentially out-of-state event locations
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license required
• Clean driving record required for driving roles

Why Work With Us

• Higher-tier hourly pay for skilled technicians
• Work on a variety of high-profile trade shows, live events, and exhibits
• Opportunities to expand technical skills and certifications
• Flexible, on-call scheduling
• Professional, team-focused work environment
• Clear path for growth into lead or supervisory roles

Schedule

On-call, part-time, seasonal

Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed