Freelance Onsite Event Lead — NYC, Meaningful Impact

Visit.org

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

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Job summary

Visit.org is seeking an experienced Freelance Event Specialist in New York, NY to manage logistics for in-person events. The role requires urban-based, onsite presence with strong customer service and event coordination skills.

You will coordinate materials, staffing, and guest experiences, while working with partner teams to ensure seamless execution. Ideal candidates will have corporate event experience, the energy to build in a startup environment, and the flexibility to travel within the

Qualifications

Fluent English and strong communication skills are required.
Based in New York, NY, United States.
Contract-per-event availability and a flexible schedule.
Experience managing large corporate events and smaller executive-level events.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all event details, shipping materials, and staffing on-site.
Join planning meetings with partners and host teams before events.
Set up, run on-site operations, and tear down with high-quality guest experience.
Represent Visit.org and lead on-site teams at events; resolve issues in real time.
Manage check-in and guest welcome; escalate issues to Events Team when needed.
Provide updates, photos, and videos to Events Team during events.
Pack, label, and ship materials back to distribution centers after events.