TFC Return to Work Fellowship: Washington DC

JOB DESCRIPTION

2027 TFC Return to Work Fellowship - Events & Exhibit Services

About Us

Freeman is the global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, we are on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, our insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

TFC Return to Work Fellowship - February 2nd to May 15th

Are you a military veteran ready to translate your leadership, logistics, operations, and problem-solving experience into a civilian career in the live events industry?

Join Freeman for a 15-week paid fellowship experience designed to support veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Fellows gain structured, hands-on experience, professional development, industry exposure, and opportunities to build relationships with Freeman leaders and professionals.

As an Event & Exhibit Services (E&ES) Fellow, you'll experience the operational side of bringing live events to life while learning how people, equipment, freight, and logistics come together to deliver experiences for our customers. The fellowship provides rotational exposure across the business and prepares participants to apply their military experience within a civilian operations environment.

A Day in the Life in E&ES

Your experience may include

• Work across office, warehouse, and show-site environments

• Gain hands-on experience in freight, logistics, equipment, safety, and event

operations

• Support labor and equipment planning, scheduling, and show-site execution

• Coordinate with customers, The Freeman Company (TFC) teams, and partners to

deliver successful events

• Build operations and freight leadership skills while maintaining safety,

quality, and service standards

What We're Looking For

We're looking for veterans who are adaptable, collaborative, and ready to build on their military experience in a new industry. Ideal candidates are:

• Veterans with honorable military service, including Active Duty, Reserve, or

National Guard; transitioned from military service within the past 5 years or have less than 2 years of corporate experience

• Strong communicators with demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and

problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working across warehouse and show-site environments

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems, tools, and

industry practices

• Previous experience in operations, supply chain, project management,

logistics, or carpentry is a plus

Program Benefits

As part of the TFC Return-to-Work Fellowship, fellows receive:

• Paid, hands-on experience supporting real event operations

• Rotational exposure to multiple areas of the business

• Professional development and specialized industry training

• Career guidance and ongoing support

• Opportunities to network with TFC leaders and industry professionals

• Exposure to potential long-term career opportunities at TFC

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

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