Logistics Staff - Event Load In & Load Out

VIBRANT Marketing; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking reimbursement up to $25

Job summary

VIBRANT Marketing is staffing a logistics team for a Country Calling Music Festival, seeking on-site production labor to assist with installation and teardown of an outdoor experiential footprint. Ideal candidates have experience building activations, exhibits, or temporary structures and can work with power tools on a busy site.

Shifts run September 29 to October 4, 9am-6pm each day, at 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD. Pay is $30 per hour, with parking reimbursement up to $25.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling experiential activations, event footprints, exhibits, or temporary structures.
• Familiarity with power drills, power tools, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds or more, with or without assistance.
• Able to work outdoors in a fast-paced production environment with tight deadlines.
• Available for the full three-day installation and one-day teardown.
• Forklift certification or forklift operation experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and assembling all elements of the experiential footprint.
• Safely operate power drills and other common hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, unpack, organize, and repack activation materials.
• Move and position event structures, furniture, equipment, signage, and other production elements.
• Follow installation plans and directions from the production manager or on-site lead.
• Remain focused and complete assigned tasks within the timeline.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area during build and teardown.
• Properly pack, protect, and inventory activation elements during dismantling.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Experiential activations

Power tools

Hand tools

Lifts 75+ lbs

Outdoor production

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

VIBRANT is staffing a logistics team for Country Calling Music Festival Load in & Load Out. We are seeking skilled on-site production labor staff to assist with the installation and teardown of an outdoor experiential event footprint. Ideal candidates will have prior experience building and assembling experiential activations, event environments, exhibits, scenic elements, or similar temporary structures.

Schedule:

September 29
September 30
October 1
October 4

9am-6pm each day

Location:

809 South Atlantic Ave Ocean City, MD 21842

Pay:

$30 USD/Hour

Parking: Reimbursed up to $25 with receipt

Uniforms:

VB will provide high vis vests, Staff to provide their own comfortable work clothes and closed toe working shoes, This will be at an active work site so please dress appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with building and assembling all elements of the experiential footprint.
• Safely operate power drills and other common hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, unpack, organize, and repack activation materials.
• Move and position event structures, furniture, equipment, signage, and other production elements.
• Follow installation plans and direction from the production manager or on-site lead.
• Remain focused and complete assigned tasks efficiently within the required timeline.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the build and teardown.
• Properly pack, protect, and inventory activation elements during dismantling.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet installation and teardown deadlines.
• Immediately report damaged materials, missing items, or safety concerns to the on-site lead.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience assembling experiential activations, event footprints, exhibits, scenic builds, or temporary structures is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with power drills, power tools, and basic hand tools is required.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver 75 pounds or more, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to remain on task with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced production environment with firm deadlines.
• Must wear appropriate work attire and closed-toe shoes; work gloves and other required safety equipment should be used as directed.
• Must be available for the full three-day installation and one-day teardown schedule.
• Forklift operating experience and a current forklift certification are considered a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, safety-conscious, organized, and experienced in hands-on event production. They take ownership of assigned responsibilities, communicate effectively with the team, and understand the importance of keeping the worksite clean and production-ready.