Freelance Event Manager - San Francisco

Blend is a dynamic membership community composed of global leaders from enterprise organizations around the world. The mission of Blend is to harness the power of cognitive diversity and collaborative thinking to empower members to make better business decisions and to lead their businesses and careers with sustained success and growth. Blend uniquely creates a membership platform that connects leaders across various business functions, industries, and silos, providing a rich environment for cross-functional learning and innovation.

Blend's membership collective purpose is to transform how large organizations perceive diversity by promoting the model of cognitive diversity. This approach helps organizations build happier, more innovative, and ultimately more successful businesses. Blend is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity, recognizing that diverse perspectives drive innovation and organizational excellence. As such, the Blend community is an invaluable resource for leaders seeking to leverage these principles to enhance their strategic decision-making and leadership skills.

The role available is for a Freelance Event Manager based in San Francisco. This position involves managing various events including dinners, roundtables, and conferences that Blend hosts to connect its members. The event manager will serve as the on-site point of contact, ensuring that each event runs smoothly from setup to breakdown. Responsibilities include coordinating with venue staff, managing logistics such as printing and event materials, ensuring proper branding and signage display, and supporting senior-level delegates, speakers, and clients during the events. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a professional demeanor.

In addition to event coordination, the Freelance Event Manager is expected to keep the internal Blend team updated during events, troubleshoot any issues that arise promptly and professionally, and provide detailed event recap notes and photos afterwards. This role requires individuals who are results-oriented, motivated, and capable of articulating complex information in a clear and simple manner. Candidates who are passionate about learning and development and have prior experience in customer service, events, recruitment, hospitality, or sales will find this role particularly rewarding. It offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing business with a vibrant culture committed to fostering cognitive diversity and innovation.

Blend values diversity and inclusion deeply and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. The company actively seeks individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and cognitive styles to join its team and contribute towards its vision of changing the approach to diversity in large organizations. This commitment ensures that Blend remains a progressive and inspiring place to work, where diverse talents and ideas are celebrated and nurtured.