Freelance In-Person Event Specialist - Portage, MI

Visit.org is looking for an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist to help manage the logistics of an upcoming in-person event. The right candidate will have corporate event experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and the energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills
• Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events
• Resourcefulness, ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations
• Quick thinker with ability to problem-solve on the fly
• Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
• Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Comfort being present and interacting with large crowds

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Chance to do meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunity to meet with social impact-minded individuals
• Chance to build your experience for your resume
• Potential for recurring freelance employment with Visit.org