We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Event Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the logistics of large-scale events, as well as smaller executive-level intimate events.
Job Description:
The Event Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of in-person events. This includes coordinating event details, shipping event materials, and arranging staffing for each event.
The right candidate will be based in Cork, Ireland and have corporate event experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment.
Responsibilities:
* Event Preparation: Join virtual planning meetings ahead of each event with all parties involved.
* 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.
Qualifications:
* Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
* Based in Cork, Ireland.
* 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.
* 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.
Benefits:
* This is an on-location, in-person, per-event contract role in Cork, Ireland.
* Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30lbs.
* Able to stand for an extended period of time.