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Mount Auburn Hospital

Sales associate

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$17 - $22.88/hr

Reporting to the Director of Volunteers and Gift Shop, the Gift Shop Associate will also have responsibility for opening and/or closing the Gift Shop, assisting with inventory, display set up, and ...

Regency Furniture

Warehouse Associate

Avon, MA · On-site

$17/hr

Assisting Visual Merchandiser with display set up and merchandising * Showroom lighting adjustments * Minor furniture repair, touch up, and dusting * Customer pickups and product loading * Restroom ...

Regency Management Services

Warehouse Associate

Avon, MA · On-site

$17/hr

... display set up and merchandising · Showroom lighting adjustments · Minor furniture repair, touch up, and dusting · Customer pickups and product loading · Restroom cleanliness · Sweeping and ...

Regency Management

Warehouse Associate

Avon, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

... with display set up and merchandising • Showroom lighting adjustments • Minor furniture repair, touch up, and dusting • Customer pickups and product loading • Restroom cleanliness • ...

Premium Retail Services

Merchandising Specialist

MA · On-site

Set up eye-catching displays and install promotional signage and marketing materials. * Reset product sections and assist with store remodels and category transitions. * Use your smartphone to report ...

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How much do display set up jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for display set up in Massachusetts is $24.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $26.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a display set up?

Display set up jobs involve arranging and assembling visual displays in retail stores, trade shows, or events to attract customers and promote products. People in these roles are responsible for setting up shelves, racks, signage, and decorative elements according to a specific layout or plan. They may also be tasked with updating displays to reflect current promotions or seasonal themes, ensuring that merchandise is presented in an appealing and organized way. Attention to detail and creativity are important skills for this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a display set up professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Display Set Up professional, you need strong attention to detail, spatial awareness, and basic construction or assembly skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and sometimes inventory or scheduling software is typically required. Excellent time management, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help ensure displays are installed efficiently and to specification. These skills are important for creating visually appealing, safe, and effective displays that enhance customer engagement and support sales objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by display set up professionals, and how can they be overcome?

Display Set Up professionals often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, last-minute changes from clients, and working in varied environments. To overcome these hurdles, strong organizational skills and adaptability are essential, as well as effective communication with team members and clients. Additionally, being proactive in planning and preparing for potential obstacles can help ensure installations run smoothly and meet quality standards.

What is the difference between Display Set Up vs Display Technician?

AspectDisplay Set UpDisplay Technician
CredentialsBasic technical skills, sometimes certifications in retail or event setupTechnical certifications, specialized training in display installation
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, trade shows, eventsRetail stores, exhibitions, trade shows
Employer & IndustryRetail chains, event companiesRetail, trade show companies, visual merchandising firms

Display Set Up generally involves preparing and arranging displays for retail or events, focusing on setup tasks. Display Technicians often have more technical training and handle complex installations or repairs. While both roles work in similar environments, Display Technicians typically require specialized skills and certifications for more technical tasks.

Display Set Up jobs near you
Infographic showing various Display Set Up job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,889 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Sales associate

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Mount Auburn Hospital

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$17 - $22.88/hr

Full-time

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Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Reporting to the Director of Volunteers and Gift Shop, the Gift Shop Associate will also have responsibility for opening and/or closing the Gift Shop, assisting with inventory, display set up, and direct sales with customers.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 
1.    Works directly in the Gift Shop and shares responsibility for opening and closing processes.  
2.    Assists the Gift Shop Manager with pricing, inventory management, and display setup.
3.    Works the “floor” in the gift shop and provides excellent customer service to all visitors, staff, and patients.
4.    Operates the cash register and credit card machine to compute and record purchased items from customers. Resolves issues as needed.
5.    Ensures displays are maintained cleanly and neatly. Ensures deliveries such as inventory orders, and flower deliveries are on time and complete.
6.    Ensures all daily receipts are tallied appropriately and deposited according to hospital policy and protocol. Works with the Manager to resolve any issues.

Minimum Qualifications: 
1.    Must possess knowledge and experience generally acquired by High School diploma or equivalent experience.
2.    Excellent customer service skills need to serve and support, patients, staff, and visitors.
3.    Strong organizational skills and familiarity with MS Office applications such as WORD and Excel are required.
4.    Demonstrates the ability to be nimble, and flexible and work both as a member of a team while working autonomously when needed. 
5.    Must possess retail management experience to work in Gift Shop, understand inventory, display set up, sales, and cashiering.

Physical Requirements & Environment: 
1.    Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time to perform merchandising, cashiering, and customer service in the Gift Shop
2.    Ability to lift and carry inventory up to 20 lbs.
 

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $22.88

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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