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Freelance In Person Event Specialist - Philadelphia, PA
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive hourly rate
meaningful and impactful work
opportunity to meet social impact-minded individuals
resume building experience
potential for recurring freelance employment
Job Description
Visit.org is a pioneering platform at the intersection of technology and social impact. As a company dedicated to transforming how businesses engage with communities, Visit.org empowers organizations by providing access to thousands of carefully curated social impact team experiences worldwide. These experiences are led by and benefit local nonprofits, creating meaningful engagement opportunities that promote corporate social responsibility and employee involvement. The company’s extensive library spans over 90 countries, allowing HR, CSR, and Meetings & Events leaders to integrate culturally appropriate, purpose-driven content into their employee and client engagement strategies. With notable customers including Colgate, Paramount, Visa, Ancestry, and Tommy... Show More
Job Requirements
- fluency in english and strong communication skills
- based in Philadelphia, PA
- schedule flexibility with availability to work on a contract per-event basis
- experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events
- resourcefulness and solutions-minded with ability to exhibit grace under pressure
- quick thinker and strong problem-solving skills
- self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
- ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- willing and eager to travel within the local region
- strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- comfort being present and interacting with large crowds
- able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs
- able to stand for an extended period
Job Qualifications
- 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 and ability to exhibit grace under pressure
- solutions-minded in ambiguous situations
- quick thinker able to problem-solve on the fly
- self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
- experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics
- strong interpersonal and customer service skills especially in fast-paced situations
- able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- strong communication skills
Job Duties
- join virtual planning meetings ahead of each event with all parties including corporate partner, nonprofit partner, Visit.org event host, and Visit.org event coordinators
- take ownership and responsibility of in-person events by being on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high-quality customer experience
- represent Visit.org as leader and problem solver at events
- align roles and responsibilities with onsite team including event host, nonprofit organization, venue, additional staff, and corporate partner
- manage check-in process for in-person events providing a warm and friendly welcome to guests
- problem-solve issues such as missing supplies, late staff, or technology challenges
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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