Event Support Needed – Essence Fest, New Orleans

Point Meet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

Point Meet is seeking energetic and reliable individuals for event support during Essence Fest in New Orleans. Open positions include Event Promoters, DJs, and MCs to enhance the happy hour experience from July 3–6. Successful candidates will engage with attendees and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. Ideal applicants will possess strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with an understanding of local events.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the New Orleans area and local event industry.

Responsibilities

• Distribute flyers and engage attendees during the conference.
• Provide music for the happy hour event as a DJ.
• Facilitate the event and keep energy high as the MC.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Event Planning

Event Marketing

Sales

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Event Support Needed – Essence Fest, New Orleans

Event Support Needed – Essence Fest, New Orleans

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Company Description

Looking for energetic, reliable individuals to assist with a Singles Happy Hour event in New Orleans during Essence Fest.

Roles Needed:

• Event Promoters: Hand out flyers and engage with attendees during the conference in the days leading up to the event.
• DJ: Provide music for a two-hour happy hour event.
• MC: Facilitate the event, make announcements, and keep energy high for a two-hour happy hour.

Event Dates: July 3–6, with flyer distribution before and the event during the festival.

Location: New Orleans, LA.

Compensation: Paid gig (rates discussed upon inquiry).

If interested, please send a brief note including your experience, availability, and contact information.

Qualifications

• Customer Service and Communication skills
• Event Planning and Event Marketing skills
• Sales skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in event management is a plus
• Knowledge of the New Orleans area and local event industry

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Events Services

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