Freelance Event Specialist - Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Cook up all of the event details
• Ship event materials
• Arrange staffing for each event
• Be the hands-on Event Coordinator on the day of the event
• Prepare for virtual planning meetings with all parties involved
• Take ownership and responsibility for in-person events
• Align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, and ensure high-quality customer experience
• Manage check-in process for in-person events
• Problem-solve and escalate issues as necessary
• Send consistent updates, photos, and videos to the Events Team throughout the event
• Breakdown after the event ends, helping to clean the site and repack and ship all materials back to the distribution center
• Pack supplies and add shipping labels

Requirements

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills
• Flexibility with availability to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed
• Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events
• Resourcefulness, ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and solutions-minded in ambiguous situations
• Quick thinker, able to problem-solve on the fly
• Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Willing and eager to travel to various areas of the local region
• Super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations
• Able to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects
• Comfort being present and interacting with large crowds
• Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time