Set-up / Take-Down Team Member

Day of Details; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,419 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Day of Details in Calgary is seeking a Set-up/Take Down Team Member to join as an independent contractor. The role is part-time and weekends only, with shifts in Calgary and Southern Alberta. You will help with set-up and take-down for events, ensuring timeliness and organization.

Responsibilities include coordinating decor, tables, linens, centerpieces, signage, and lighting, plus keeping spaces clean and ready for guests. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability is required.
• Personal vehicle is required.
• Able to travel on occasion with advance notice.
• Organized, reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Attend event venue at scheduled time and check in with team.
• Set up decor including tables, linens, centerpieces, name cards, signage and lighting as needed.
• Keep venues clean and organized during events.
• Assist in packing and loading decor at end of event.
• Travel to events as required.

Skills

Weekend availability

Personal vehicle

Organized

Reliable

Trustworthy

Willing to travel

Job description

Set-up / Take Down Team Member Job Description

We’re looking for personable, reliable, and organized individuals to help us with event set-up/takedowns. See details below!

Title: Set-up/Take Down Team Member

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Hours: Part-Time Casual, must be available weekends

Location: Calgary and Southern Alberta

Start Date: March 1, 2026

About the Position

• Arrive to event venue at scheduled time and check-in with team
• Set-up event decor based on event details. This includes, but isn’t limited to:
• Arranging tables/chairs
• Placing provided linens on tables and place settings
• Set out centerpieces and other table decor
• Organize and place name cards and other individual items at each table setting
• Hang signage and drapery (as required)
• Assemble provided sound systems (as required)
• Ensure that event venues are clean and organized at all times
• Assist in clearing event spaces, packing boxes in an organized and efficient manner
• Pack-up decor at the end of the event (as required and specified by client)

Responsibilities

• Weekend availability (required)
• Personal vehicle required (required)
• Available between 9-5pm and/or 11pm-2am.
• Organized, reliable, trustworthy, dependable
• Willing to travel on occasion (notice and details provided ahead of time)

Qualifications

• 3-6 hours per event (expected availability for 2+ events per month*)
• $17/hour (day-time set-up) + mileage**
• $30/hour (late night take-down) + mileage**

Hours + Pay

• Hours and number of events will vary month to month
• Mileage rates: within Calgary city limits ($30 flat), Cochrane/Airdrie/De Winton/Okotoks ($50 flat), Canmore/Banff/Red Deer + ($100 flat)