Live Event Staff

Activate Inc.; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate Inc. in Ferndale, MI is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Events Specialist. You'll organize assets, pack shipments, load trucks, and travel nationwide to build brand activations at events across the country.

Ideal candidates are practical, enjoy travel, and excel in fast-paced environments. You’ll collaborate with crews, vendors, and clients while keeping warehouses safe, organized, and ready for live productions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehousing or live events.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, inventory, and maintain event assets
• Pick, pack, and prepare shipments
• Load and unload trucks and trailers
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse
• Travel nationwide to build activations

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual labor

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack

Box truck operation

Job description

Build incredible experiences. See the country. Never have the same day twice.

At Activate, we create unforgettable brand experiences for some of the world's biggest companies. From mobile tours and fan festivals to pop-up shops, trade shows, and custom experiential activations, we bring brands to life in ways people remember.

We're looking for someone who loves to work with their hands, solve problems on the fly, and isn't interested in sitting behind a desk all day.

If you're equally comfortable organizing a warehouse, driving a box truck, loading a trailer, building displays, and leading an event crew on-site, this could be the perfect opportunity.

One week you might be preparing assets in our Ferndale warehouse. The next, you could be building an activation at a major sporting event, music festival, or convention somewhere across the country.

What You'll Do In Our Warehouse

• Receive, organize, inventory, and maintain event assets
• Pick, pack, and prepare shipments for nationwide events
• Load and unload trucks and trailers
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient warehouse
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight
• Perform quality checks to ensure equipment is event-ready

On the Road

• Travel throughout the United States to execute live events
• Lead the build and strike of experiential activations including:
• Trade show booths
• Pop-up shops
• Brand activations
• Install graphics, signage, truss systems, and display elements
• Work alongside producers, clients, vendors, and labor crews
• Help troubleshoot unexpected challenges and keep events running smoothly
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment on-site

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Enjoys physical, hands-on work
• Loves travel and experiencing new cities
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Can stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
• Takes pride in building things the right way
• Is dependable, organized, and a great teammate
• Doesn't mind long days when the event demands it

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in warehousing, live events, experiential marketing, stagehand work, construction, or another hands-on production environment
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel frequently, including nights and weekends
• Valid driver's license required

Bonus Points For

• CDL or DOT certifications
• Experience with truss, rigging, or lighting
• Graphics installation experience
• Experience driving box trucks or towing trailers

Why Activate?

At Activate, no two days are the same. You'll work on nationally recognized brands, travel to exciting destinations, learn new skills, and become part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and adventure.

If you're looking for a career that combines warehouse operations, logistics, travel, and live event production, we'd love to meet you.