Freelance Onsite Event Coordinator – Chicago & National Travel

Bisnow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to major cities

Job summary

Bisnow is seeking an on-site Event Coordinator to manage logistics for our Chicago-area events. You will handle registration, venue setup, and on-site operations, with occasional travel for national events.

This hourly role requires 1-3 years of experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with a fast-paced sales team. Availability for partial and full-day events is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Event Coordination & Registration experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-discipline, organized and ambitious work ethic.
• Positive and energetic attitude with exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work with a high-energy, sales-team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all onsite logistics for Bisnow events in your assigned market.
• Ensure every aspect of the event is prepared and runs smooth from start to finish.
• Participate in a 30 minute pre-event call before every event to review details.
• Work with Event Managers to ensure venues, audiovisual, catering and party rental are all confirmed prior to the event.
• Pick up name badges prior to the event and set up registration the day before every event.
• Manage onsite ticket sales and charges through Bisnow’s square account.
• Store all Bisnow event inventory (includes but is not limited to signs, lanyards, label printer, pop up banners, etc.).
• Bring and setup event signage and materials to event space prior to start of event and ensure that all is safely removed from event once concluded.
• Coordinate with Bisnow Clients who are sponsoring the event to ensure that they are pleased and supported throughout the event.
• Work with party rental vendors to set up stage, chairs, tables, etc. (raw space events only).
• Be aware of your surroundings at all time to provide an A++ attendee experience- this includes coffee, food, music, trash cans, etc.

Skills

Event coordination

Registration experience

Job description

Bisnow is seeking an on-site Event Coordinator to manage logistics for our Chicago-area events. You will handle registration, venue setup, and on-site operations, with occasional travel for national events.

This hourly role requires 1-3 years of experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with a fast-paced sales team. Availability for partial and full-day events is essential.