Freelance Event Porter — On-Call Evening/Weekend Support

Sound Investment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable freelance Event Porter to support events at our venue. This on-call role involves maintaining a clean, safe and guest-ready environment during setup, events and breakdown, with evening, weekend, late-night and holiday shifts required.

Porters help with restrooms, trash and recycling, and collaboration with guests, vendors and venue staff. Prior porter or hospitality experience is preferred; reliable transportation is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in porter, custodial, housekeeping or event-venue roles preferred.
• Reliable and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and presentation.
• Strong communication and guest-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of guest areas, restrooms, hallways, entrances, loading and back-of-house spaces.
• Restroom checks, restocking supplies as needed.
• Monitor and empty trash and recycling; ensure proper disposal per procedures.
• Adhere to safety procedures and use cleaning products and equipment correctly.
• Respond promptly to spills or other cleaning needs and restore areas.
• Assist with setup, post-event cleanup and furniture reconfiguration as required.
• Keep porter stations organized and track supplies during shifts.
• Provide courteous assistance to guests and coordinate with venue staff.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Cleanliness

Detail-oriented

Professional demeanor

Good communication

Follow instructions

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable freelance Event Porter to support events at our venue. This on-call role involves maintaining a clean, safe and guest-ready environment during setup, events and breakdown, with evening, weekend, late-night and holiday shifts required.

Porters help with restrooms, trash and recycling, and collaboration with guests, vendors and venue staff. Prior porter or hospitality experience is preferred; reliable transportation is expected.