Freelance Event Manager - San Francisco

Blend is a distinguished membership community of global leaders representing enterprise organizations worldwide. With its unique vision, Blend strives to harness the power of cognitive diversity and collaborative thinking, enabling its members to make informed and impactful business decisions. This initiative promotes sustainable success and growth by fostering connections across various business functions, industries, and organizational silos. At its core, Blend redefines how large enterprises acknowledge and embrace diversity, focusing particularly on cognitive diversity. The objective is to help organizations build not just successful but also happier and more innovative workplaces that thrive on different perspectives and ideas.

This role is for a Freelance Event Manager based in San Francisco, tasked with managing key events such as dinners, roundtables, and conferences. The ideal candidate will act as the primary on-site point of contact during events, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. Responsibilities will include managing event setup and breakdown in collaboration with venue staff, overseeing event materials including branding and signage, greeting and assisting senior delegates and speakers, and providing comprehensive event recaps. This position demands a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot issues promptly and efficiently. Reliable availability during evening events on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays is essential.

The Freelance Event Manager role emphasizes people skills, organizational abilities, and real-time problem-solving to deliver memorable and flawlessly executed events that align with Blend's vision of bringing leaders together and enhancing collective success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation through diversity and to grow alongside a dynamic community of global business leaders. Blend fosters an inclusive culture and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to enrich their collaborative environment.