Freelance In-Person Event Specialist

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site lead for in-person social impact team-building events, managing setup, execution, and teardown.
• Participate in virtual planning meetings with corporate partners, nonprofits, and the Visit.org team.
• Manage the guest check-in process and provide a warm, professional welcome to all attendees.
• Coordinate with on-site staff, venues, and nonprofit partners to ensure seamless event flow.
• Problem-solve real-time challenges such as technology issues, missing supplies, or staffing delays.
• Provide consistent updates, including photos and videos, to the central Events Team during live events.
• Handle post-event logistics, including site cleanup and repackaging materials for shipment.

Requirements

• Must be currently based in the Washington, DC area.
• Proven experience in corporate event management and group facilitation.
• Strong English fluency and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, on a per-event contract basis.
• Resourceful mindset with the ability to remain calm and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift, slide, or carry up to 30 lbs.
• Willingness to travel to various locations within the local region.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to perform meaningful, social impact-driven work.
• Networking opportunities with social impact-minded professionals.
• Potential for recurring freelance employment with Visit.org.

About the Company

Visit.org helps companies discover and book curated social impact team experiences led by and benefitting local nonprofits. We provide HR and CSR leaders with scalable, purpose-driven content for employee and client engagement across more than 90 countries.