Freelance Event Specialist - Springfield, MA

Visit.org is a pioneering tech startup specializing in the social impact events sector. The company empowers organizations and individuals by providing access to thousands of carefully curated team-based social impact experiences led by local nonprofits across more than 90 countries worldwide. Visit.org's platform serves as a key resource for HR, CSR, and Meetings & Events professionals seeking highly scalable and culturally relevant content that promotes purpose-driven employee and client engagement. Some of the notable clients trusting Visit.org’s services include Colgate, Paramount, Visa, Ancestry, and Tommy Bahama, highlighting its commitment to delivering meaningful and impactful social impact experiences.

Based in Springfield, MA, Visit.org is currently seeking a Freelance Event Specialist who is experienced, responsible, and passionate about their mission to join their innovative team. This role is essential for managing the logistics of upcoming in-person team-building and social impact events. The Freelance Event Specialist will work closely throughout the event lifecycle — from preparation and planning to execution and post-event breakdown — bringing energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional organizational skills to the role.

This is a contract role based in Springfield, MA, where the successful candidate will thrive in a startup environment characterized by ambition, agility, and purposeful work. The role requires availability on a per-event basis and offers a competitive hourly rate. As the onsite Event Specialist, you will act as the primary onsite representative of Visit.org, working hand-in-hand with corporate partners, nonprofit organizations, venue staff, and other team members to ensure smooth event operations and a superior customer experience.

The role requires a highly adaptable individual comfortable with managing both large-scale corporate events and smaller, more intimate executive gatherings. Your responsibilities include setting up event spaces, managing check-ins, coordinating onsite teams, troubleshooting logistical challenges, and ensuring the timely teardown and shipment of materials after the event. The ability to think quickly, problem-solve under pressure, and maintain exceptional customer service standards is critical. The role demands physical stamina for standing long periods and handling materials up to 30 pounds.

With a strong emphasis on community impact and professional growth, this Freelance Event Specialist position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that bring social good and team cohesion together. It provides exposure to diverse stakeholders and meaningful interactions with socially conscious individuals. This opportunity is ideal for an organized self-starter with a passion for event management who seeks to build their resume while making an impactful difference for communities through curated social impact experiences.