Trade Show Booth Setup Contractor
Job Type: Freelance, Project-Based
Location: Remote (Nationwide US; Travel Required to Conference Sites)
Budget: Hourly rate + Full Travel & Hotel Reimbursement
Duration: Per Event (Typically 3-5 Days On-Site)
Posted By: Reality Marketing AI (realitymarketing.ai)
About Us
Reality Marketing AI is a cutting-edge firm specializing in AI-powered marketing experiences. We design and execute immersive trade show booths for clients at conferences nationwide, creating engaging activations that drive results.
Job Overview
We're hiring an experienced Trade Show Booth Contractor to manage booth builds for our clients. Handle everything from setup to teardown for 10x10 to 20x20 ft booths. This is a flexible, remote role with travel to US conferences (we cover flights, hotels, meals, and ground transport). No need to staff during the entire event, just stay on call for 1-hour response to issues. Ideal for detail-oriented pros with booth-building expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and configure booths per client designs, ensuring flawless execution.
Coordinate logistics and drayage: transport, delivery, venue coordination.
- Perform multi-disciplinary installs: electrical, lighting, LED strips, cable management, foam flooring, furniture assembly.
- Manage on-site laborers for larger events (setup, maintenance, teardown).
- Provide on-call support during conferences (1-hour response for fixes; no constant presence required).
- Dismantle booths post-event, pack securely, and handle return shipping/storage.
- Conduct quality checks for safety, function, and aesthetics; troubleshoot as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record building trade show/marketing booths (include examples/references in proposal).
- Proficiency in booth logistics, drayage, electrical work, lighting/LEDs, cable management, flooring, furniture.
- Experience supervising show laborers on big projects.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail in high-pressure settings.
- Willingness to travel (US events; flexible schedules).
- Reliable communicator for on-call duties.
- Own basic tools preferred (we provide specialized materials).
- Valid driver's license; ability to lift 50 lbs.
Potential for ongoing contracts with multiple events/year. Here are our current event list:
*February 10 - February 13, 2026: in Pompano Beach , FL
*February 21 - February 25, 2026: SFVegas 2026 Structured Finance Conference, Aria Resort & Casino, NV
*April 12 - April 16, 2026: Space Symposium 2026, The Broadmoor, Colorado (overlaps with the below show)
*April 14 - April 17, 2026: Quad A 2026 Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, Nashville, TN
If you're a booth pro ready to deliver top-tier client experiences, apply with your resume, portfolio of past projects, references, and availability. Attached in a sample wall-lit booth structure.
Skills: Trade Show Management, Event Setup, Drayage, Electrical Installation, Lighting Design, Furniture Assembly, Logistics Coordination, Labor Management, Cable Management, Problem Solving.
Apply Now: Proposals should include rate expectations and travel availability.