Careers at Freeman
Welcome
We've enjoyed more than 80 years of making the impossible possible. And along the way, we've never lost sight of what matters most—the people who've helped us get where we are and the close-knit family feeling that encourages each of us to do our best. Freeman people have the drive to overcome any obstacle and the spirit to take on any challenge.
Freeman is a great place to work for many reasons. The opportunities are yours for the taking. And the benefits are among the best in the industry.
Interview Process
The interview process may vary slightly from location to location, but generally follows this format:
- View opportunities and apply online
- Freeman recruiter receives résumé
- Telephone interview with Freeman recruiter
- In-person interview
- Second and/or final interview (dependent on position)
- Employment assessments
- Drug test and credit/criminal background check
- Offer
- Onboarding process
- Welcome to Freeman!
Benefits
Our Commitment to You
Freeman offers a comprehensive selection of benefits superior to those offered by many other companies in the industry. This is just one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our employees—just one more way we show how much we value our employees' commitment to our success.
All insurance benefits begin after a 90-day waiting period.
Medical and dental
The company offers several choices for medical and dental coverage. Paying for premiums on a pretax basis is available to all employees.
Vision
Comprehensive vision coverage for employees and dependents is available for purchase at a reasonable cost.
Flexible spending account
Flexible spending accounts are available to help employees reduce their taxable income while saving for certain health care and dependent care expenses.
Basic life insurance
The company pays 100% for employee life insurance at two or three times employee salary, subject to a maximum limit.
Supplemental life
Employees can purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their dependents through payroll deduction.
Accidental death and dismemberment
The company pays 100% for this coverage for employees. It provides insurance payments for certain losses as a result of an accident occurring on or off the job while employees are insured.
Short-term disability
Employees may purchase this insurance, which pays a weekly benefit when they are off work due to a non-work-related illness or injury for more than 14 consecutive days. The weekly benefit is $250 for a maximum of 26 weeks.
Long-term disability
The company pays 100% for basic coverage for employees. Buy-up options for additional coverage are available.
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employees are automatically enrolled on the first of the month following their eligibility date. Employees are 100% vested in company contributions after three years of service.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
After meeting eligibility requirements, contributions are made entirely by the company and consist of cash and/or stock. The contribution is allocated to employees' individual accounts based on salary level. Employees are fully vested after five years of service.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Freeman employees and eligible family members enjoy the benefit of confidential counseling and problem resolution assistance through this program.
Tuition reimbursement
After two years of full-time employment, employees may be reimbursed for tuition cost for approved courses. Employees will be reimbursed at the rate of 50% for tuition, with a $5,000 maximum benefit per calendar year.
Holidays
Freeman offers 9 paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
PTO days are available as vacation, sick, personal days or to care for sick family members. In the year of hire, employees accrue PTO at the rate of one day a month. On January 1 following the year of hire, employees are granted 15 days. One additional day is accrued each January 1 thereafter (to a maximum of 25 days).
Extended illness benefit (EIB)
EIB is intended for qualifying illnesses spanning eight consecutive days or more. Employees are granted five EIB days each January 1. They also have the option of converting unused PTO days to EIB on December 31.
Diversity
Freeman is committed to building an inclusive workplace that allows employees to be as unique as they are, empowers each employee to make valuable contributions and promotes employees to reach their fullest potential. By doing so, Freeman maintains its competitive advantage, achieves superior customer satisfaction and improves the overall company performance.
Freeman appreciates the rich diversity of the people in the communities where we work. Therefore, we aim to create and maintain a professional environment where differences are respected, varied skills and abilities of diverse individuals are valued and all may contribute to the success of the organization.
Freeman Culture
Meet Our Family
Joining Freeman is not just about taking a job. It's about joining a family of individuals who care as much about each other as the quality of service they provide to clients. Freeman people really do make the impossible possible for customers every day. To make that happen, we recruit a diverse team of individuals with a wide variety of skills and talents. Meet some of them here and see what they like about the Freeman culture.
"Freeman is a friendly environment that allows you to grow and excel. To this day, after 12 years with Freeman, it still amazes me how incredibly friendly my fellow employees are. They are always willing to help, share a story or simply give you a boost on a tough day. Also, the financial stability of Freeman is a benefit you can't find in many companies today."
— Rick
"When I came to work for Freeman, I was looking for a change. What I found was an industry and company that changed frequently. Changing equipment, changing technology, new customers and rapid growth create interesting challenges. The one thing that made those challenges manageable is a commitment from every employee to do what is necessary to make sure our customers are more than satisfied. It is this commitment that has kept me with the Freeman companies for more than 10 years."
— Sean
"I started working with Freeman right after college. It was my first ‘real' job after graduation. I thought I'd stay for a few years, gain some experience and then move on. Now 18 ½ years later, I'm still here and still enjoying it. I consider my co-workers my second family. There is never a dull moment with my Freeman family, it's always an adventure."
— Lubi
"I enjoy working for Freeman because I know Freeman is looking out for my future as well as the company's future."
— Annette
"People always say that the people working for a company are what make it successful. This is the first company I have worked for where I truly believe that. The Freeman culture is that of people genuinely caring about one another. Professionally and personally, I have always felt supported and encouraged here. Our employees are invested and want to be part of Freeman's continued success."
— Claudia
"In 1977, I was a single mother with two small kids looking for a job. Sitting behind a desk from 8-5 really didn't appeal to me. Freeman sounded like a different kind of company that had many moving parts and lots of fun, hardworking people. I figured I could find a ‘home' there and I was right! That same variety of opportunities is one of the main reasons I'm still here. It's rare that a person can say they have loved their job for 30 years, but at Freeman, nothing is impossible!"
— Katy
"I wanted to work for a company that puts the customer first. A company that does stays in business for a long time, grows and makes a profit on an annual basis consistently. Moreover, companies who put the customer first usually empower their employees to make decisions to solve problems. For me, Freeman meets those criteria."
— Jay
"I have been working for Freeman for over 2 ½ years. During this time, I have been given numerous opportunities to take on other responsibilities. The growth potential within Freeman is tremendous and I find it very inspirational to be a part of that growth."
— Chakietha
"I joined Freeman to put my degree in Radio/TV Film to work, but getting to visit every major city in the U.S. was an unexpected perk. What I like best about the company is the camaraderie. Employees are all well informed and have the same goals in mind for our clients as for our company — great service, professionalism, integrity and industry leadership, to name a few."
— Rodney
Our Corporate Responsibility
Since Freeman was founded as a family-owned company in 1927, one of its core values has centered around ethical business conduct and a strong commitment to the well-being of our employees, our communities, our industry and our environment. Today, the Freeman family and its 4,200 employee owners continue that legacy every day through a variety of activities, programs, and most of all, through a spirit of caring.
FAQ
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in Career Opportunities with Freeman. Below are the answers to commonly asked questions to help you understand a little more about our company and recruiting process.
Q: How do I apply for a job opening and where can I apply?
A: You can apply via our web site from any computer with Internet access to browse our career opportunities.
Q: What happens after I submit my application?
A: Your application is routed to the recruiter responsible for that position for review.
Q: How long before I hear from someone?
A: If your skills and qualifications match that of the position you applied for, a recruiter will contact you.
Q: I am interested in multiple positions. Do I need to apply separately for each one?
A: Yes. In order to be considered for a specific position, an online application for that specific job must be completed because each job has a specific set of screening questions you must answer in order to be considered.
Q: Can I fax a copy of my résumé and cover letter rather than completing the online application?
A: No, all applicants must apply through the web site in order to be considered.
Q: How do I know if I'm qualified for a position?
A: Each position lists the qualifications necessary for that specific position. If your qualifications match, and you're interested in that position, you should submit your résumé.
Q: How can I get my résumé noticed?
A: Because Freeman recruiters may search submitted résumés by KEYWORD, it is important to include all appropriate keywords, acronyms and industry-specific terms in your résumé. In fact, it is more important (at this stage of the process) to include all KEYWORDS related to your experience than to have a perfectly formatted résumé.
These tips may help your résumé get noticed for appropriate positions:
- Use common KEYWORDS to define your skills, experience, education, professional affiliations, etc.
- Describe your work experiences with concrete words.
- Use industry-specific language and acronyms where applicable.
Q: When will I find out if I go on to the next step?
A: You will be contacted by a recruiter either by email or telephone to inform you of your status in the recruiting process.
Q: How should I prepare for an interview?
A: For some great tips, go to Monster at http://interview.monster.com/ or CareerBuilder at www.careerbuilder.com
Q: How should I format my résumé?
A: For some great tips go to Monster at http://resume.monster.com/ or CareerBuilder at www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/CareerBytes/Articles.aspx.
Q: What does Freeman do?
A: Freeman provides a variety of services to its clients, including:
- Production of expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits
- Custom exhibit design and build
- Exhibit program management
- Decorate and design for all types of shows
- Creation of digital graphics and branding
- Coordination of corporate event services
- Installation and dismantle of booths or shows of any scale
- Source and install exhibit carpet and furnishings
- Deliver and operate audio visual presentation technologies
- Furnish and operate theatrical lighting and rigging
- Provide global transportation/shipping services
- Supply electrical and utilities for expositions, events and facilities
Q: Are there different companies in the Freeman family?
A: In addition to Freeman, the other companies include:
Party Time Rentals
Provides equipment rental for catering and events in Ottawa, Canada.
www.partytimerental.ca
Stage Rigging
Provides a full range of theatrical, exhibit and event rigging services.
www.stagerigging.com
Q: Where are your offices located?
A: The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in 41 cities across North America including Canada. Freeman Locations
