Freelance On-Call Event Porter – Setup & Cleanup

Sound-Investment-Av; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable freelance Event Porter to support events on-site. This role involves maintaining guest areas, restrooms, and back-of-house spaces, assisting with setup and breakdown, and ensuring a safe, guest-ready environment.

Shifts are on-call and scheduled by the venue calendar, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability required. Previous porter or custodial experience is preferred; reliable transportation is expected to reach Moonlight Studios

Qualifications

• Previous porter, custodial, housekeeping, hospitality, restaurant or event-venue experience is preferred.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation and detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.
• Professional demeanor and good communication skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, late nights and holidays as event schedules require.
• Reliable transportation to and from Moonlight Studios Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of guest areas, restrooms, hallways, entrances, loading areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Complete restroom checks throughout events, including restocking paper products, soap and other supplies.
• Monitor and empty trash and recycling receptacles before they become full.
• Monitor vendors’ waste-disposal practices and help ensure all trash, recycling and other materials are placed in proper receptacles per procedures.
• Respond promptly and discreetly to spills, broken glass and other cleaning needs.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe down surfaces and spot-clean areas as needed.
• Assist with pre-event preparation and post-event cleanup.
• Help reset furniture and return venue areas to their standard condition.
• Maintain organized porter stations and track cleaning supplies during each shift.
• Notify venue management of safety hazards, property damage, plumbing problems, supply shortages or unusual conditions.
• Follow venue safety procedures and instructions for using cleaning products and equipment.
• Work respectfully around guests, clients, vendors, production crews and other venue personnel.
• Provide professional and courteous assistance when approached by guests.
• Complete assigned opening, event and closing checklists.
• Perform other event-support duties as assigned by venue management.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Communication

Physical strength

Job description

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable freelance Event Porter to support events on-site. This role involves maintaining guest areas, restrooms, and back-of-house spaces, assisting with setup and breakdown, and ensuring a safe, guest-ready environment.

Shifts are on-call and scheduled by the venue calendar, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability required. Previous porter or custodial experience is preferred; reliable transportation is expected to reach Moonlight Studios