Weekend Event Specialist — Guest Experience Pro (1099)

Curate Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Curate Group is seeking a Weekend Event Staff member for the Lumos Candlelit Experience in Philadelphia. You will work on Fridays and Saturdays as an on-site Event Assistant, handling load-in/load-out, guest check-in, seating, and overall guest experience.

As a 1099 contractor, you will ensure smooth operations, coordinate with performers and venue staff, and maintain a calm, professional presence while delivering excellent customer service throughout events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related guest-facing role preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Consistent availability on Fridays and Saturdays, including evenings as required by event schedules.
• Must have a car or reliable access to car sharing and be comfortable driving up to 2 hours to an event (travel contribution provided).
• Reliable, punctual, and able to adhere to event call times and schedules.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment up to 40 lbs as part of event setup and breakdown.
• Comfort working on your feet for extended periods during events.
• Ability to stay calm and resourceful when troubleshooting issues in a live-event environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to take direction from on-site leads and producers.
• Authorized to work as a 1099 contractor in the event location and able to provide necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Friday and Saturday events as an on-site Event Assistant on a 1099 contractor basis.
• Assist with load-in and load-out of show equipment, props, and event supplies.
• Help set up the event space, including seating, signage, lighting, and ambience elements.
• Assist with guest check-in, ticket verification, and welcoming attendees upon arrival.
• Support guest seating, wayfinding, and general guest questions or needs throughout the event.
• Liaise with musicians, performers, and venue staff to help coordinate timing and logistics.
• Monitor the event environment to help maintain appropriate lighting, ambience, and overall presentation.
• Respond to on-site issues or guest concerns with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• Help ensure all event areas are kept organized, safe, and presentable before, during, and after the show.
• Contribute to a smooth event breakdown, ensuring equipment and materials are properly packed and secured.
• Represent Lumos with professionalism, clear communication, and excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Event experience

Customer service

Weekend availability

Driving access

Punctuality

Lifting up to 40 lbs

On feet for long periods

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

1099 contractor eligibility

Job description

Curate Group is seeking a Weekend Event Staff member for the Lumos Candlelit Experience in Philadelphia. You will work on Fridays and Saturdays as an on-site Event Assistant, handling load-in/load-out, guest check-in, seating, and overall guest experience.

As a 1099 contractor, you will ensure smooth operations, coordinate with performers and venue staff, and maintain a calm, professional presence while delivering excellent customer service throughout events.