Event Specialist I

TALENT Software Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Hotel and meals provided

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in California is seeking an Event Specialist to coordinate corporate and promotional events across Southern California. You will manage vendor relationships, develop production schedules, oversee on-site setup and breakdown, and collaborate with marketing for event promotion.

This role requires a reliable vehicle, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and a willingness to work weekends or flexible hours.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred in sales, marketing, or customer service.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Client brand ambassador at events to increase awareness.
• Interact with customers on-site, promoting program benefits.
• Assist with event setup, dismantling, and material transport.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to support outreach goals.
• Work on an as-needed basis with weekend and occasional weekday events.
• Maintain flexible scheduling; travel across Central and Southern California.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Promotional marketing

Sales

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Level I: 0-2 Years of Experience. Coordinate logistics for corporate and public events. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts. Develop event timelines and production schedules. Oversee on-site event setup and breakdown. Track event budgets and ensure cost efficiency. Collaborate with marketing for event promotion. Handle attendee registration and customer service. Analyze post-event feedback and performance.

Level I: 0-2 Years of Experience. Coordinate logistics for corporate and public events. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts. Develop event timelines and production schedules. Oversee on-site event setup and breakdown. Track event budgets and ensure cost efficiency. Collaborate with marketing for event promotion. Handle attendee registration and customer service. Analyze post-event feedback and performance.

Notes on the Role

• Internal Job Title: Event Specialist
• 1 round of interviews with host manager
• No FTE conversion for this role; operates like an NSA role for tenure with no tenure limit.
• Minimum requirement of 6 events a year, which can occur during the week or on weekends.
• Events can be anywhere in Southern California.
• Time and mileage can be expensed; hotel/meals provided for distant events.
• Preferred Qualifications: Reliable transportation, upbeat personality, able to lift 25 pounds, Asian-speaking candidates preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Client to provide all needed event equipment; candidate must have their own reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred in sales, marketing, customer service, promotional marketing, teaching, communications, talent representation, on-camera work, or related fields.
• Previous promotional or event marketing experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and represent the company professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to attract, engage, and educate customers.
• Must be able to walk up to five miles per day and lift 45 pounds as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport event materials when required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional weekdays.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese preferred. Proficiency in Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, or Tagalog is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must sign a photo and video release authorization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Client brand ambassador at community and promotional events to increase awareness, participation, and engagement in company programs and services.
• Interact with customers on-site, providing information and promoting program benefits.
• Support event demonstrations, field marketing activities, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Assist with event setup, dismantling, and transportation of materials, including pick-up and drop-off as needed.
• Collaborate with corporate and field marketing teams to support customized outreach programs and event objectives.
• Engage with diverse customer populations to effectively promote programs and services.
• Partner with Client employees, third-party program representatives, and external agencies to increase customer awareness and participation.
• Work on an as-needed basis; hours may vary based on event schedules.
• Support weekend events with occasional weekday assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Location

Client serves customers throughout Central and Southern California across 12 counties. Events can be anywhere in these areas:

• Fresno County
• Imperial County
• Kern County
• Kings County
• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• Riverside County
• San Bernardino County
• San Luis Obispo County
• Santa Barbara County
• Tulare County
• Ventura County