What does a event setup crew do? Event Setup Crew members prepare venues for events by setting up tables, chairs, staging, decorations, and equipment. They also break down after events conclude.. Find event setup crew jobs near you with average pay $15-$22/hr, required skills, and career path.
A event setup crew is responsible for Event Setup Crew members prepare venues for events by setting up tables, chairs, staging, decorations, and equipment. Event Setup Crew members prepare venues for events by setting up tables, chairs, staging, decorations, and equipment. They also break down after events conclude.
As a event setup crew, you can expect to earn between $15 and $22 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a high job with high scheduling.
Market rates for a event setup crew range from $15 to $22/hr. A typical event setup crew is responsible for Event Setup Crew members prepare venues for events by setting up tables, chairs, staging, decorations, and equipment. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current event setup crew openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Event Setup Crew, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
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Best For: People who like physical teamwork, don't mind grunt work, and enjoy being backstage making events possible.
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Arrive at venue, sign in, get crew assignment and floor plan from foreman
Unload trucks - stage tables, chairs, staging cases, AV equipment in zones
Set tables and chairs to floor plan, lay linens, place chargers
Break - 15 minutes
Build staging, hang drape, set up lighting trees with the AV team
Lunch break - 30 minutes
Final touches - place centerpieces, signage, registration tables
Walk-through with event manager, last-minute layout changes, hand off to event team
Black t-shirt or company branded shirt, durable pants, closed-toe sturdy shoes (often steel-toe), no loose jewelry. Black uniform standard for most venues.
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