Freelance In Person Event Specialist - Atlanta, GA
Responsibilities
- Coincide with all parties involved in virtual planning meetings for each event: corporate partner, nonprofit partner, Visit.org event host, Visit.org event coordinators, etc.
- Take ownership and responsibility for in-person events, being on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, solve problems, and ensure high-quality customer experience.
- Act as the Visit.org representative, leader, and problem solver at events.
- Align roles and responsibilities with the onsite team: event host, nonprofit organization, venue, additional staff, and corporate partner.
- Manage check-in process for in-person events, providing a warm and friendly welcome to guests.
- Solve issues such as missing supplies, late staff, technology challenges, etc., and escalate issues to the Events Team when 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, which may include loading boxes.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
- Based in Atlanta, GA.
- Flexible schedule available to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed.
- Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events.
- Shown 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 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.
- Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time.
Qualifications
Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
Based in Atlanta, GA.
Flexible schedule available to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed.
Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events.
Shown 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 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 lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time.
Skills
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 lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate.
The chance to do meaningful and impactful work.
The opportunity to meet with social impact-minded individuals.
A chance to build your experience for your resume!
Potential for recurring freelance employment with Visit.org.