Freelance Event Manager - San Francisco

Blend is a distinguished membership community that connects global leaders from enterprise organizations across various industries worldwide. With a mission rooted in leveraging cognitive diversity and collaborative thinking, Blend aims to empower its members to make informed business decisions and achieve sustained success and growth in both their businesses and careers. The community uniquely bridges leaders from diverse business functions, industries, and silos to foster innovation through diversity and connectivity.

Blend's collective purpose is transformative, seeking to reshape how large organizations perceive diversity. By advocating for the model of cognitive diversity, the organization helps companies build more inclusive, happier, and more innovative workplaces that drive business success. As a thriving hub for influential leaders, Blend facilitates networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning, becoming a pivotal platform for professional growth and business excellence.

We are currently looking to hire a Freelance Event Manager in San Francisco to play a vital role in organizing and managing our dynamic events such as dinners, roundtables, and conferences. This freelance position requires a dedicated individual with experience in event coordination who can be the on-site point of contact at our upscale gatherings. The Event Manager will collaborate closely with venue staff to ensure seamless event setup and breakdown, guarantee that all branding, signage, name badges, and materials are correctly displayed, and support our senior-level delegates, speakers, and clients with professionalism and grace.

This role demands a high level of organizational skill and the ability to troubleshoot any issues efficiently during events, often taking place in the evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. The ideal candidate will be someone motivational and result-oriented, with a passion for learning and development, as well as experience in customer service, hospitality, or related client-facing fields. Flexibility, punctuality, and professionalism are key attributes for success in this role. By joining Blend, you become part of an innovative, inclusive community committed to driving diversity and creating meaningful, impactful business experiences.