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About Us:

Exclusive Events, Inc. is an Event Design and Technical Production Company that fabricates sets and furniture pieces for all social and corporate events. Exclusive Events, Inc. employs technicians familiar with theater lighting, carpenters, scenic artists, craft and fabric artisans, and event designers on a full-time basis.  Exclusive Events, Inc.'s fabrication shop and warehouse are located in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO. Traveling nationwide for the installation and removal of our designed events is occasionally expected.

Department Hiring:

Warehouse and Event Operations: This person will work within our Operations and Technical Warehouse Department.  This department is responsible for maintaining the warehouse full of props, bars, stages, walls, set pieces, fabric inventory, lighting, sound, video equipment, and rental furniture.  The Operations Department works on location as well as in the studio to organize, prepare, set up, and remove all events. Knowledge of Technical Theater is helpful but not required as each individual will participate in the theatrical installation of events at various locations.

Requirements:

Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license.

Applicant must undergo a criminal background and drug test before employment.

* comfortableness driving a box truck or a willingness to learn.

Schedule:

There is no typical day, as each day can bring a new event and a new approach.  However, there are consistent requirements during the week.

A typical Tuesday would involve unloading the trucks full of rental equipment from the weekend prior. Once unloaded, the items are checked for damage, cleaned, and returned to their proper warehouse location.  Wednesday through Friday involve receiving a pull list from the event designers, pulling the inventory and items needed for each upcoming event, and then loading the trucks in preparation for the load.

Saturday involves loading in all rental items (bars, furniture, stages, drapes, etc.) and installing a lighting design. The venue can be a hotel ballroom, a banquet hall, an outdoor tent, or many other on-site event locations.  If all goes well, the event load-in is completed by 3 pm, and there is a break for the day.  A return would be between 10:30 pm and midnight to unload and strike the event into the trucks. Every effort is taken to remove events the next day. Two days a week off is the norm.

The year will present our high season and low season.  The low season is January to April, where hours are generally Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.  The high season is May through December, where hours are usually Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 5-6 pm, and intense flexibility is needed for events that will happen mid-week or Sunday during this busy time of year. 

Ideal Candidate:

We are merely looking for a teachable, motivated, hardworking, self-sufficient, team player, and a pleasant individual to join our team.  If you have technical theater skills, that would be a plus, but not a deal-breaker. No college degree is required. Reliable, consistent transportation is required. Hours will vary, therefore, personal transportation is mandatory.

Benefits:

Pay begins at 21.00 with periodic pay increases based on merit. Time and a half for all hours over 40 in a week is paid. Room to advance.  Paid time off (PTO). Health and dental insurance is offered upon the start date. Frequent company meals are provided. After one year of employment, a 401K retirement plan is available.

*The ideal applicant will be willing to grow with the position, have a flexible schedule, be adaptable to change, available to travel, and have a positive, upbeat attitude. A great deal of time has been made to cultivate a positive and pleasant working team environment.  If an applicant has a negative outlook, does not desire to be a team player, cannot adapt to a change in plan, or generally is unmotivated, this position is not the right fit. Drug and background testing are administered and required.

FAQs: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed; however, suggestions for housing is readily given.

Exclusive Events, Inc. is an Event Design and Production Company that fabricates set and furniture pieces for all social and corporate events. Exclusive Events, Inc. employs technicians familiar with theater lighting, carpenters, scenic artists, craft and fabric artisans, and event designers on a full-time basis. While theatrical experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Exclusive Events, Inc.'s fabrication shop and warehouse are located in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO.