Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Visit.org
Job overview
The Freelance Event Specialist at Visit.org manages logistics for in-person events, ensuring impactful experiences for corporate clients and supporting the company's mission of social impact.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist coordinates event details, participates in planning meetings, manages day-of event setup, guest check-in, problem-solving, and teardown, representing Visit.org on-site to ensure smooth event execution.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a competitive hourly rate, meaningful work, networking opportunities with social impact professionals, resume-building experience, and potential for recurring freelance employment.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have event management experience, strong communication skills, flexibility for contract work, problem-solving ability, customer service skills, and be based in Culver City, CA, with willingness to work varied hours and travel locally.
Career development
The position provides opportunities to build event management experience and potentially secure recurring freelance roles within Visit.org.
Work environment and culture
Visit.org fosters a purpose-driven, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on social impact and community contribution.
Company information
Visit.org is an enterprise SaaS company delivering purpose-driven employee engagement solutions with a global reach and notable clients like Applied Materials and Pure Storage.
Team overview
The candidate will join a purpose-driven team committed to building impactful social impact events and experiences.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Culver City, CA, with local travel required for event execution.
Unique job features
The role involves hands-on event coordination for socially impactful corporate events with opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to meaningful causes.
Company overview
Visit.org is a social impact platform that connects companies with purpose-driven team experiences hosted by nonprofit organizations and social ventures. They generate revenue by offering curated virtual and in-person experiences that promote team building while supporting social causes. Founded in 2015, Visit.org has grown significantly, partnering with numerous organizations worldwide to create meaningful and impactful experiences. Their mission is to enhance corporate social responsibility and employee engagement through unique, socially-conscious activities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience managing complex, large-scale, and intimate events, emphasizing your ability to execute flawlessly and enhance customer experience, as Visit.org values high-level event execution and continuous improvement.
Emphasize your skills in problem-solving on the fly, resourcefulness, and grace under pressure, showcasing your capacity to handle ambiguous and fast-paced situations with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Apply through multiple channels including Visit.org's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for this freelance role.
Connect with current Visit.org team members or those in the events or corporate partnerships division on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by complimenting their mission-driven work or asking how they tailor events to create impactful social experiences.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'event coordination,' 'on-site event management,' 'customer experience,' 'problem-solving,' 'group facilitation,' and 'logistics management' drawn directly from the job description to pass initial screenings.
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