PVisit.org is looking for an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist, strongZurich, Switzerland /strong to help us manage the logistics of an upcoming in-person event, which will be held live at a city near you! The right candidate will be based in strongZurich, Switzerland /strongand have corporate event experience, entrepreneurial spirit, extreme passion for our mission, and the energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment. /p pWho are we? /ppVisit.org helps companies discover book thousands of carefully curated social impact team experiences, led by and benefitting local nonprofits. With its proprietary library of team-based experiences across 90+ countries, Visit.org provides HR, CSR, and Meetings Events leaders highly scalable, culturally appropriate content for purpose-driven employee and client engagement. Some of our customers include Colgate, Paramount, Visa, Ancestry, Tommy Bahama, and more. /p pResponsibilities: /pulliOur team will set you up for success by coordinating all of the event details, shipping event materials, and arranging staffing for each event. We need YOU to be our day-of hands on the ground! Be our next onsite Event Coordinator for fun, engaging, team-building, social impact activities, experiences, and events that support a great cause. /liliEvent Preparation: Join virtual planning meetings ahead of each event with all parties: corporate partner, nonprofit partner, Visit.org event host, Visit.org event coordinators, etc /liliTake ownership and responsibility of our in-person events: be on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high-quality customer experience /liliBe the Visit.org representative, leader, and problem solver at events /liliAlign roles and responsibilities with the onsite team: event host, nonprofit organization, venue, additional staff, and corporate partner /liliManage check-in process for in-person events; providing a warm and friendly welcome to guests /liliProblem-solving issues such as missing supplies, late staff, technology challenges, etc. /liliEscalate issues to the Events Team when necessary to keep them informed or help problem-solve /liliSend consistent updates, photos, and videos to Events Team throughout event /liliBreakdown after the event ends, helping to clean the site and repackage and ship all materials back to the distribution center /liliPack supplies and add shipping labels which may include loading boxes /li /ulpstrongRequirements /strong /p ulliFluency in English and strong communication skills /liliBased in strongZurich, Switzerland /strong /liliSchedule flexibility with availability to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed /liliExperience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events /liliShown experience in executing events at the highest level and continuously raising the bar on content and the customer experience /liliResourcefulness, have the ability to exhibit grace under pressure, and be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations /liliQuick thinker — in the life of events, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan; you can problem-solve on the fly /liliSelf-starter who is organized and detail-oriented /liliYou love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service /liliExperience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics /liliYou are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed /liliWilling and eager to travel to various areas of the local region /liliYou have super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations /liliAble to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects /liliComfort being present and interacting with large crowds /liliPhysical Demands: /liulliAble to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs. /liliAble to stand for an extended period of time /li /ul /ul pThis is an on location, in person, per event contract role In strongZurich, Switzerland /strong. This role is open only to those candidates already based in strongZurich, Switzerland /strong. No relocation packages are offered at this time. /ppstrongBenefits /strong /p ulliCompetitive hourly rate /liliThe chance to do meaningful and impactful work /liliThe opportunity to meet with social impact-minded individuals /liliA chance to build your experience for your resume! /liliPotential for recurring freelance employment with Visit.org /li /ul