Contract Trade Show Logistics Lead — Tulsa/Austin

Jardum, LLC; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

JARDUM seeks a detail-oriented freelance Trade Show & Marketing Logistics Coordinator based in Tulsa or Austin to manage print collateral, branded merchandise, and end-to-end logistics for 4–6 annual events.

As a hands-on contract role, you will oversee booth setup, collateral production, freight, and asset maintenance, coordinating with show vendors and ensuring timely delivery and setup for major and regional events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing trade show operations, drayage logistics, and venue rules for large and small footprints.
• Demonstrated ability to manage print vendors, promotional product suppliers, and apparel vendors under tight deadlines.
• Must be based in the Tulsa, OK or Austin, TX metro areas to physically inspect, handle, and store event assets locally.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and responsive.

Responsibilities

• Collateral & Merchandise Management: Coordinate the sourcing, design proofing, and timely delivery of our physical marketing assets. Specifically: Print collateral: Business cards and one-page printable data sheets; Branded merchandise: Targeted booth giveaways, t-shirts, and hats.
• Trade Show Operations: Handle all logistics for event participation, including booth space registration, venue service orders (electrical, Wi‑Fi, lead retrieval), and show‑kit compliance.
• Freight & Drayage: Oversee shipping, receiving, and show‑site logistics with general service contractors (e.g., Freeman, GES) to ensure booth displays arrive on time and return undamaged.
• Asset Maintenance: Inspect, pack, organize, and store trade show assets (pop‑up booths, banners, marketing inventory) locally before and after each event.

Skills

Highly organized

Project coordination

Event logistics

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Job description

JARDUM seeks a detail-oriented freelance Trade Show & Marketing Logistics Coordinator based in Tulsa or Austin to manage print collateral, branded merchandise, and end-to-end logistics for 4–6 annual events.

As a hands-on contract role, you will oversee booth setup, collateral production, freight, and asset maintenance, coordinating with show vendors and ensuring timely delivery and setup for major and regional events.