Skip the agency markups and per-placement fees. One flat subscription — post unlimited jobs, hire unlimited Verified Staff, and know exactly who's walking through the door.
Traditional agencies stack markups and per-placement fees. National gig apps like Qwick and Instawork add per-shift markups that quietly widen the gap between what you pay and what your staff take home. We replaced all of it with a flat $99/month subscription — free for every company through September 30, 2026 — built for DFW event work, with Verified badges on both sides.
Plug in a typical month. See what agencies and per-shift apps quietly add on top of your staff's pay — and what a flat $99/month replaces.
Estimate only. Instawork's 35% markup is their published rate and includes payroll taxes, worker injury coverage, and support. Special Event Staff is a connector — you pay your staff directly and are responsible for your own worker classification, payroll, and insurance. Agency markups vary by firm (40–80% is a typical industry range). Qwick and GigSmart do not publish a flat markup rate. Figures as of July 2026 — verify current rates with each provider.
One flat subscription replaces every per-placement fee and agency markup. Post unlimited jobs, hire unlimited staff, and message every applicant directly — for one predictable price.
$99/month — and free for every company through September 30, 2026. No per-placement fees, no per-worker markups, no surprise invoices.
As many events, dates, and roles as you need. No caps, no per-post fees, no upgrades to unlock more.
Book for a single shift or bring anyone on permanently. Zero conversion fees, zero buyout fees, zero restrictions. They're your hire, not ours.
Free to create a profile and apply to as many jobs as you want. We never take a cut of your pay — companies pay you directly, at the rate you agreed to. Pick your own gigs across all of DFW: one-off events, multi-day productions, part-time, or full-time.
Build a profile and apply to unlimited jobs at no cost. The Verified Staff badge is an optional paid upgrade to get hired faster.
Work directly with the event company. No staffing agency skimming your hourly wage.
Set your availability. Pick the gigs you want — single shifts, multi-day, weekend-only, or full-time.
The Verified Company badge means you know who you're working for before you say yes.
Earn the Verified Staff badge (paid: interview + ID + reference check) so top caterers pick you first.
Showcase TABC, food handler, certifications, references, and the rooms you've actually worked.
Free to join and apply. We never take a cut of your pay. Verified Staff is an optional paid upgrade.
No fees, no waiting on an agency to call you back. You're in control of the events you work and the rate you accept.
Sign up in under 3 minutes. Add your roles, certifications (TABC, food handler), experience, and availability. No credit card. No fees.
Apply for the Verified Staff badge — quick interview, ID check, references. Browse open shifts from vetted DFW caterers and event producers.
One-tap apply. Message companies directly. Show up, work the event, get paid directly — at the full rate you agreed to.
We vet the people working your event and the businesses booking the shifts. Both sides get a gold badge so everyone knows who they're working with.
Staff who sit for an interview, pass identity review, and have references called.
Event businesses confirmed as real, registered, and in good standing — so you know exactly who you're working for.
The Connection Behind Great Events
We're brand new to Dallas–Fort Worth. Every company signing up now gets free access through September 30, 2026, and early staff get first pick of every shift posted.
Still curious? Email us at hello@specialeventstaff.com and we'll get back to you the same business day.
Free until September 30, 2026 — no credit card required. Post your event in 2 minutes and get applications within hours.
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