Event Staff Jobs in Dallas, TX
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The Dallas event calendar, without an agency taking a cut.
If you work events in Dallas, you already know the city keeps you busy. Convention weeks at Kay Bailey Hutchison, tip-outs after Mavs and Stars games at American Airlines Center, gala season across Uptown and the Arts District, and a steady rotation of Deep Ellum private events mean there is almost always a gig within a short drive. Special Event Staff is a free way for Dallas bartenders, servers, banquet staff, concessions workers, and setup crews to get in front of the companies actually doing the work — caterers, bartending outfits, and event producers who post directly. There is no agency taking a cut. When a company hires you off Special Event Staff, you keep 100% of what they agreed to pay. Build a profile once, add your TABC or Food Handler card if you have one, and start applying to Dallas shifts right away.
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Add TABC, Food Handler, and past event credits.
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See Dallas-area posts from real caterers and event companies.
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Every event role, one feed.
TABC required. Cash tips, hourly, or day rate.
Weddings, corporate dinners, cocktail service.
Plated service, buffets, hotel banquets.
Arenas, stadiums, festivals — game-day pay.
Load-in and load-out shifts. Great for building hours.
Deal blackjack, craps, roulette at casino nights and fundraisers.
Park cars at galas, weddings, and corporate events. Tips + hourly.
Badge guests at conferences and galas. Great entry-level shifts.
Welcome guests and help with seating. Friendly, on your feet.
Run coat check at winter galas and holiday parties. Tips common.
Reps for activations, sampling, and trade show booths.
Run the booth, hand out props, keep guests smiling.
Scan tickets and manage entry at concerts and ticketed events.
Production assistant work — fast-paced, behind the scenes.
Support wedding coordinators on the big day. Long but rewarding.
Where Dallas events actually happen.
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
- American Airlines Center
- Fair Park
- Deep Ellum
- Klyde Warren Park & Uptown
- The Statler
Top event types: Corporate galas · Concerts & arena events · Conventions · Weddings · Fundraisers.
Questions people ask about Dallas.
What kinds of Dallas events can I work?
Convention shifts at Kay Bailey Hutchison, arena events at American Airlines Center, galas across Uptown and the Arts District, Fair Park festivals, Deep Ellum private events, and weddings across every Dallas neighborhood.
Do I need TABC to bartend in Dallas?
Texas does not require seller-server certification under state law, but many employers require it. Certification can also help an employer qualify for certain protections. Adding it to your profile (along with Food Handler if you have it) can put you in front of more Dallas companies.
How do I get paid for a Dallas gig?
You're paid directly by the hiring company at the rate posted in the job — cash, check, Venmo, or W-2/1099 depending on the company. Special Event Staff never processes your pay and never takes a cut.
Is there really no fee to join?
Correct. Workers join and apply free, forever. The $99/month subscription is only paid by companies posting jobs, which is what keeps the platform free for staff.
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