Freelance Event Specialist at Visit.org

Location: Amherst, New York
Type: Contract
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Description

Visit.org is seeking an experienced, responsible, and driven Freelance Event Specialist to manage the logistics of an upcoming in-person event. The ideal candidate will be based in Getzville, Buffalo, NY, possess corporate event experience, demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, and embody a passion for the organization's mission. Responsibilities include event preparation, on-site execution, problem-solving, guest management, and post-event breakdown. The role requires fluency in English, strong communication skills, resourcefulness, quick thinking, self-startership, and excellent customer service abilities.

Required Skills

Communication Skills
Event Planning
Event Execution
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Organization
Customer Service
Group Facilitation
Interpersonal Skills
Crowd Interaction

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Corporat e event experience.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Extreme passion for the mission.
Energy and discipline to be a builder in a startup tech environment.
Flexible schedule with availability for contract-per-event basis.
Experience in both large-scale and small executive-level events.
Experience in executing events at the highest level, focusing on quality content and customer experience.
Resourceful, capable of graceful handling under pressure, and solution-minded in ambiguous situations.
Quick thinker, adept at problem-solving on the spot.
Organized and detail-oriented self-starter.
Enjoys building customer relationships and providing excellent customer service.
Experience in group facilitation and managing group dynamics.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Willingness to travel locally.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, particularly effective in fast-paced environments.
Capable of taking on diverse tasks and projects.
Comfortable with crowd interaction.

About Visit.org

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