Freelance In-Person Event Specialist - Alpharetta, GA
Visit.org · Alpharetta, GA · 2 mo ago
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Responsibilities
- Coincide with the on-site team during event setup, alignment, teardown, and cleanup.
- Ensure high-quality customer experience by being the Visit.org representative, leader, and problem solver at events.
- Manage check-in process for in-person events, providing a warm and friendly welcome to guests.
- Handle unexpected issues such as missing supplies, late staff, technology challenges, and escalate problems to the Events Team.
- Provide consistent updates, photos, and videos to the Events Team throughout the event.
- Assist in the breakdown after the event, cleaning the site and repackaging and shipping all materials back to the distribution center.
- Manage shipping supplies and add shipping labels, including loading boxes.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
- Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events.
- Experience in executing events at the highest level and continuously raising the bar on content and the customer experience.
- Resourcefulness, ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and solution-mindedness in ambiguous situations.
- Quick thinking and ability to problem-solve on the fly.
- Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability 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.
- Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time.