Careers at Midwest Event Solutions

Come Make Cool Shit With Us.

Midwest Event Solutions is a live event production company based in the Chicago area. We provide audio, lighting, video, staging and production support for everything from corporate events and conferences to live entertainment, immersive experiences and some things that are a little harder to explain until you see them.

Behind all of it is a team of people who know how to solve problems, keep their cool when things get weird and make really complicated things look easy.

And occasionally do it while standing backstage in the dark eating dinner out of a takeout container.

If that sounds like your kind of workplace, keep reading.

Who We Are

  • Even when you work in the office.

    Live events move fast. Plans change. Clients call. Trucks need to get loaded. Equipment needs to be in the right place at the right time. Somebody will inevitably ask a question that nobody anticipated.

    We take our work seriously, but ourselves considerably less so.

    Our team is collaborative, direct and pretty sarcastic. There is swearing. There is dark humor. There are very likely conversations about ghosts, weird buildings we've worked in and whatever bizarre thing happened at last night's event.

    We're looking for people who can laugh with us while still knowing when it's time to lock in and get the job done.

  • You don't need to come from the live events industry to be great at Midwest Event Solutions.

    Experience helps and is required for some positions. For others, we're much more interested in how you think and work.

    The people who tend to thrive here are:

    • Resourceful and willing to figure things out

    • Organized without needing everything around them to be perfectly organized

    • Comfortable asking questions

    • Reliable when other people are counting on them

    • Willing to jump in when something needs to get done

    • Interested in learning new things

    • Good at recognizing a problem before it becomes a much bigger problem

    • Comfortable working with a team full of different personalities

  • Midwest Event Solutions supports events throughout Chicagoland and beyond with:

    • Audio

    • Lighting

    • Video

    • Staging

    • Rigging

    • Power distribution

    • Event production

    • Technical staffing

    • Equipment rental

    • Custom and specialty production

    That means the work here can look very different from one day to the next.

    One week may involve a ballroom full of LED walls and corporate presentations. The next might involve theatrical lighting, a live performance, an unusual venue or a production request nobody has ever made before.

    We like that.

Current Openings

  • Know your way around a warehouse/production shop? We’d love to hear from you! Email our Shop Manager, Kevin, if you’re interested in part or full time shop work.

    Kevin@midwesteventsolutions.net

  • Sales & Executive Coordinator

    Location: West Chicago, IL
    Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 DOE
    Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays with occasional weekends

    About the Role

    Midwest Event Solutions and Elevated Events are looking for a proactive, highly organized Sales & Executive Coordinator to support our leadership team and help drive business growth.

    This position primarily supports the owner of Midwest Event Solutions while also providing executive and sales support to Elevated Events for approximately 8-10 hours each week.

    We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing order to chaos, thrives on building relationships, and takes pride in making sure opportunities never slip through the cracks. If you're the type of person who notices what needs to be done before anyone asks, you'll fit right in.

    What You'll Do

    • Manage calendars, inboxes, meetings, and executive priorities.

    • Serve as a professional first point of contact for clients, vendors, and partners.

    • Respond to inquiries and ensure every lead receives timely follow-up.

    • Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, and client communications.

    • Maintain our CRM and keep sales opportunities moving through the pipeline.

    • Coordinate meetings, site visits, walkthroughs, and project logistics.

    • Research prospective clients and assist with outbound business development.

    • Track action items and help keep projects on schedule.

    • Assist with reporting, special projects, and day-to-day executive support.

    • Provide approximately 8-10 hours per week of similar sales and administrative support for Elevated Events.

    What We're Looking For

    • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

    • Strong written and verbal communication.

    • A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems.

    • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    • Professional, polished, and confident interacting with clients.

    • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.

    • Tech-savvy and quick to learn new software.

    • Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace is a plus.

    • Previous experience in executive support, sales coordination, customer service, project coordination, or a similar role is preferred.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    We aren't a big corporation where you're just another employee. We're a close-knit team that values creativity, initiative, and people who love making things happen.

    You'll work directly alongside two passionate business owners, gain experience across a wide variety of live events from theatre productions and school events to festivals, weddings, and everything in between, and have the opportunity to make a real impact on how our companies grow. We believe in empowering our team, celebrating great work, and creating an environment where good ideas are welcomed, no matter who they come from.

    If you're looking for a role where every day is different, your contributions matter, and you'll have the opportunity to grow alongside a company that's always evolving, we'd love to meet you.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary based on experience

    • Paid time off

    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Eye

    • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

    • A collaborative, supportive team environment

    • The chance to make a meaningful impact on two growing companies

    Ready to Apply?

    We'd love to hear from you. Tell us about yourself, your experience, and why you think you'd be a great fit for our team.

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