Job Details

Event Support Staff

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay: $20–$25/hour DOE

Hours: 25–30 hours/week (including evenings and weekends)

Location: Based in Portland and Portland's Metro area

LHH Recruitment is seeking reliable, hardworking Event Support Staff member to assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of live events such as festivals, street fairs, educational events, and similar productions. This is a 6?month contract role ideal for candidates who enjoy physical, hands-on work and thrive in fast-paced environments.

You will support our client's fun team! This team is responsible for community engagement, sponsorship, and internal recognition.

Schedule

• Approximately 25–30 hours per week
• Schedule will include early mornings, late nights, evenings, and weekends
• Frequent local travel and on-site field work required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with event production setup and teardown, including tents, equipment, and materials
• Load, unload, and move boxes, supplies, and event infrastructure
• Drive company vehicles, including larger vehicles, to and from event sites
• Support on-site operations during events, including continuous movement and problem-solving in the field
• Follow safety procedures and support the event team to ensure smooth execution

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required (must be comfortable driving company vehicles)
• Prior experience with event production/execution, festivals, street fairs, or live events strongly preferred
• Restaurant, catering, or hospitality experience is a plus
• Ability to lift items, perform physical labor, and be on your feet for extended periods
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work nontraditional hours, including nights and weekends
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance