Event Set-Up and Breakdown Crew - Charlotte, NC

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wilkinson firmCharlotte (NC)

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About the role

Event Space Setup Specialist

Pay: $15.00 to $18.00 per hour based on experience.

Type: W-2 part-time.

Location: Charlotte, NC and Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston and York counties.

The Role:

You build and strike event spaces: tables, chairs, staging, pipe and drape, linens and room diagrams, before and after functions at hotels and venues. Physical work, structured team, on-site lead.
Charlotte is our next full market: uptown hotels, the convention district, University City, and the clubs and venues around the region.
What You DoSet rooms to diagram: tables, chairs, staging, drape
Strike and reset after functions
Move and stage equipment safely
Work to the lead's timeline
What We NeedNo experience required; ability to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet for a full shift
Black professional pants or slacks, black closed-toe non-slip shoes, professional grooming and appearance
Reliable transportation and a working smartphone

Eligible to work in the United States (I-9 and E-Verify) What You Get$15.00 to $18.00 per hour based on experience, W-2, paid biweekly by direct deposit Paid training before your first shift A written promotion path: set-up crew to crew lead to event lead Captain School, our paid leadership program, for people who want to lead Resume rewrite and mock interviews for everyone on the roster Schedules posted ahead; we tell you what the next 30 days of hours look like before you commit Shifts across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston and York counties

Who We Are: The Wilkinson Firm is a premium hospitality and event staffing employer. Every hire is a W-2 employee, not a contractor: taxes handled, workers' compensation, and a real pay stub. We train before the first shift, run a paid leadership program called Captain School, rewrite your resume, run mock interviews, and promote from inside. Our clients are hotels, conference centers, caterers and venues. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. The Wilkinson Firm is building a 100-person W-2 hospitality team in the Charlotte market by the end of 2027, and this role is part of it.

How To Apply: Apply with a resume or a short work history. We respond to every application and we hire year-round.

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