Freelance Event Specialist, Visit.org

• The right candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, love of live events, extreme passion for our mission, and the energy and discipline to come in and help execute a memorable and impactful event experience for our corporate client participants
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills
• Based in Hamburg, NJ
• Schedule flexibility with availability to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed
• 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, have the ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations
• Quick thinker — in the life of events, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan; you can problem-solve on the fly
• Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented
• You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
• Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics
• You are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Willing and eager to travel to various areas of the local region
• You have super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations
• Able to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects
• Comfort being present and interacting with large crowds
• Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30lbs
• Able to stand for an extended period of time

• Visit.org is looking for an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist to help us manage the logistics of an upcoming in-person event, which will be held live at a city near you!
• You’ll join a movement from the ground floor and a team of purpose-driven people with a strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride that we’re building this thing together
• You’ll combine passion, purpose, and a paycheck—Visit.org team members get out of bed every day knowing their work is meaningful and has a tangible impact on individuals and communities around the world
• Our team will set you up for success by coordinating all of the event details, shipping event materials, and arranging staffing for each event
• We need YOU to be our day-of hands on the ground! Be our next onsite event coordinator for fun, engaging, team-building, social impact activities, experiences, and events that support a great cause
• Event Preparation:
• Join virtual planning meetings ahead of each event with all parties: corporate partner, nonprofit partner, Visit.org event host, Visit.org event coordinators, etc
• Day-of Coordination:
• Take ownership and responsibility of our in-person events: be on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high-quality customer experience
• Be the Visit.org representative, leader, and problem solver at events
• Align roles and responsibilities with onsite team: 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, technology challenges, etc
• Escalate issues to Events Team when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
• 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

• Health, Dental, Vision
• PTO + Holidays + Birthday off!
• Mission aligned company events and unlimited volunteer time off
• Work from home stipend
• Inclusive, collaborative, and exciting start-up culture
• Accelerated career & personal growth
• Culture Club and more!

Visit.org was once of a number of companies that hosted a marketplace of socially impactful travel experiences. But, when travel restrictions and transmission earnings kicked in, it pivoted sharply. Now, it helps companies meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) pressure by providing a curated package of remote, socially impactful activities.