Exhibit Installation Technician – Trade Show Field Role
About The Position
You are Red Door Three's person on the ground at trade shows across the country. When a client's exhibit booth needs to go up in a convention center in Las Vegas, Chicago, or Orlando, you're the one who makes it happen — supervising the labor crew, verifying everything matches the floor plan, and fixing whatever needs fixing before the client walks in. Our clients are fascinating companies: dental technology manufacturers, aircraft parts suppliers, industrial plastics firms, fuel measurement companies, tactical communications specialists. Each one has a unique exhibit, a unique setup, and a unique way they want to show up in the world. You'll know all of them by heart. When you're not on the road at a trade show or at our Andover, KS warehouse, you're in our Grapevine, TX warehouse — keeping inventory organized, repairing crates and exhibit components, and making sure every shipment goes out show-ready.
Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical, carpentry, fabrication, or repair experience — tell us what you've built or fixed
- Exceptionally reliable — you are the last line of defense before a client's exhibit hits the show floor
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Able to lift 50+ lbs and sustain physical activity for a full work day in dock and convention environments
- Willingness to travel 40–60%, including weekends and multi-day trips
- Strong verbal communication — you'll represent us face-to-face with clients at major trade shows
Nice To Haves
- Prior trade show I&D experience — exhibit house, GC labor, or exhibit management
- Background in carpentry, electrical, AV, rigging, or general fabrication
- Forklift or aerial lift certification
- Experience working with union labor in convention centers
- Familiarity with exhibit freight, crating, and logistics
Responsibilities
- Supervise installation and dismantle (I&D) of client exhibit booths — directing show labor, verifying against floor plans, problem-solving in real time
- Serve as the on-site client contact during move-in and move-out — calm, capable, and communicative
- Perform hands-on repairs and field adjustments when (not if) something needs fixing
- Coordinate with GCs, convention center crews, freight carriers, and union labor
- Document the booth with photos and keep the home team informed throughout
- Represent Red Door Three in a way that makes clients want to call us again
- Maintain accurate inventory of exhibit components, hardware, graphics, and supplies
- Inspect and repair crates, shipping cases, and structural exhibit components after every show
- Prep and pack exhibits for upcoming shows — precision here prevents emergencies at the venue
- Receive and log inbound freight; keep storage areas clean and organized
- Build deep knowledge of each client's exhibit — its quirks, what wears out, what to check
- Identify components needing replacement before they become a show-floor crisis
Benefits
- Daily per diem on travel days — tax-free, on top of your hourly rate
- All travel expenses covered: flights, hotel, ground transportation
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for local and warehouse travel
- Health and Dental benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Clear growth track — as Red Door Three expands, this role grows toward Field Operations Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
