Freelance In-Person Event Specialist - Getzville, Buffalo, NY

Responsibilities

• Cook up all of the event details
• Ship event materials
• Arrange staffing for each event
• Be our day-of hands on the ground
• Prepare for virtual planning meetings
• Take ownership and responsibility of our in-person events
• Be the Visit.org representative, leader, and problem solver at events
• Align roles and responsibilities with the onsite team
• Manage check-in process for in-person events
• Provide a warm and friendly welcome to guests
• Problem-solve issues like missing supplies, late staff, technology challenges, etc.
• Escalate issues to the Events Team when necessary
• Send consistent updates, photos, and videos to Events Team throughout event
• Breakdown after the event ends, helping to clean the site and repackage 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 Getzville, Buffalo, NY
• Schedule 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
• 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 be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations
• Quick thinker — in the life of events, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan; you can problem-solve on the fly
• Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
• You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
• You are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
• You are willing and eager to travel to various areas of the local region
• You have super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations
• You are able to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects
• You are comfortable 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

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