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Freelance Event Specialist - Edinburgh, UKJoin to apply for theFreelance Event Specialist - Edinburgh, UKrole at Freelance Event Specialist - Edinburgh, UK4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theFreelance Event Specialist - Edinburgh, UKrole at is looking for an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist, Edinburgh, UK 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 Edinburgh, UK , and 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..Who are we? 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, provides HR, DEI, 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.ResponsibilitiesOur 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. Event Preparation: Join virtual planning meetings ahead of each event with all parties: corporate partner, nonprofit partner, event host, event coordinators, etc Take 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 Be the representative, leader, and problem solver at events Align roles and responsibilities with onsite team: event host, nonprofit organization, venue, additional staff, and corporate partner Manage check-in process for in-person events; providing a warm and friendly welcome to guests Problem-solve issues such as missing supplies, late staff, technology challenges, etc. Escalate issues to the Events Team when necessary to keep them informed or help problem-solve Send consistent updates, photos, and videos to Events Team throughout event Breakdown after the event ends, helping to clean the site and repackage and ship all materials back to the distribution centerQualificationsFluency in English and strong communication skills Based in Edinburgh, UK Schedule flexibility with availability to work on a contract per-event basis, as needed Experience in complex, large-scale events and smaller executive-level intimate events Shown experience in executing events at the highest level and continuously raising the bar on content and the customer experience Resourcefulness, have the ability to exhibit grace under pressure and be solutions-minded in ambiguous situations Quick thinker — in the life of events, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan; you can problem-solve on the fly Self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics You are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed Willing and eager to travel to various areas of the local region You have super strong interpersonal and customer service skills, especially in fast-paced situations Able to wear many hats and take on varied tasks and projects Comfort being present and interacting with large crowdsPhysical DemandsAble to lift, slide, and carry up to 30lbs. Able to stand for an extended period of timeWhat We OfferThis is an on location, in person , per event contract role In Edinburgh, UK . This role is open only to those candidates already based in Edinburgh, UK . No relocation packages are offered at this time.Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at by 2x Get notified about new Event Specialist jobs inEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom . 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