Operations Coordinator – Trade Show Admin & Dispatch

AppleOne Employment Services; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Hodgkins, IL seeks an organized Operations Coordinator for a temp-to-hire administrative support role. You will process service orders, dispatch electricians, track hours and materials, and handle billing inquiries in a fast-paced trade show environment.

The position offers schedule flexibility with evenings and weekends as needed, potential for permanent hire, and exposure to the exhibitions industry while supporting cross-functional teams with accurate

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative, clerical, customer service, order processing, data entry, or dispatching experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage details, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, field staff, and internal teams.
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• High attention to detail when reviewing orders, floor plans, invoices, and service documentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules and business needs.
• Ability to work variable hours, including higher weekly hours during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Process electrical service orders and review exhibitor floor plans for accuracy and completion.
• Coordinate and dispatch electricians to exhibitor booths based on service needs and event timelines.
• Track labor hours, materials, order status, and job progress to support smooth operations.
• Respond to customer inquiries, service questions, and billing concerns in a professional manner.
• Enter data, verify invoices, maintain records, and support accurate administrative documentation.
• Assist with operational coordination during busy trade show periods, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clerical experience

Customer service

Data entry

Dispatching

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Hodgkins, IL seeks an organized Operations Coordinator for a temp-to-hire administrative support role. You will process service orders, dispatch electricians, track hours and materials, and handle billing inquiries in a fast-paced trade show environment.

The position offers schedule flexibility with evenings and weekends as needed, potential for permanent hire, and exposure to the exhibitions industry while supporting cross-functional teams with accurate