What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Exhibits Crew Member position at Modern Display Service Inc?
Job Overview
For over 75 years, Modern has been a trusted partner creating extraordinary live events, expos, and exhibits. We are seeking dependable Events & Exhibits Operational Crew Members to assist with event setup, exhibit installation, décor, onsite labor support, and show teardown, while maintaining safety, quality, and professionalism.
This role is ideal if you’re looking for flexible, on call, or supplemental work, want to learn new skills, or prefer a job where every event is different. No experience is required — we provide training, and you’ll gain valuable experience working alongside experienced crew members on real events. Schedules are event-driven and you pick the shifts you want to do. Some team members join us for flexibility alongside other commitments; others grow into more technical or leadership roles — either path is supported here.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistwith event setup,onsiteshowlabor support, and teardown
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and event equipment
- Install pipe and drape, carpet, table skirting, booths,tables, chairs, signage
- Assembleexhibit structures
- Support basic electrical and A/V setup (training provided)
- Followand markfloor plans and layout instructions
- Operate hand tools and equipment safely
- Maintain a clean and organized worksite
- Follow all safety procedures and report hazardsimmediately
- Represent the company professionally with clients, venues, and vendors
Qualifications
- 18 . No experiencerequired— on-the-job training provided
- Ability to take direction from ProductionManagersand CrewSupervisors/Leads and work on a task with a team and independently
- Experience in events, trade shows, construction, staging, warehouse, or general labor is a plus
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend and crouch down,and work on your feet for extended periods
- Comfortable working early mornings, late nights, weekends, and overtime
- Willingnessand transportationto travelto variousin-state event locations
- Reliable, team-oriented, and able to follow direction
- Valid driver’s license preferred (notrequired)
- Forklift or lift experience a plus (training available)
Schedule
On-call, part-time, seasonal, flexible
Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with pay, as needed