Immediate Need Part Time Event Coordinator

Pasadena CA

Description

New event company focused on doing encouraging women’s events and community events is in immediate need of a very part time event coordinator (2-4 hours a week) to start. We are a new business and am offering basic pay; but if you want to gain experience, and work with quality people for a good cause who believes in old school values and in people being clear, honest, direct, keeping their word, and that there is such a thing call absolute truth you have come to the right place. We believe everyone has a voice and a purpose and we want yours to be able to have the freedom to learn and grow here. Task include but are not limited to: Coordinating logistics for events, managing vendors and event staff, negotiating rates for items to be purchase and rented for events, assisting in managing social media, assist in communications for responding to customer questions. Picking up items for the event. Updating online communication boards. Coordinate and execute event outreach. This position gets to work directly with the owner. Must Have • Must have good presentation – visually, conversationally, written • Must be well spoken • Must be a good speller • Professional • Must be able to work with all different types of people • Must be extremely organized • Is comfortable with holding tough conversations sharing your thoughts and opinions does not run from difficult or confrontational conversations • Likes or can accepts challenges • Experience in and has a strong ability to negotiate • Likes to learn about business • Ability to think outside of the box and to see things from multiple perspectives • Problem solver • Resourceful • Researcher • Diligent • Has perseverance • Needs little supervision – and does NOT need to be spoon-fed 1000 details to get things done • Must be flexible and adaptable to change • Can handle multiple projects • Can work in a fast pace environment • Strong prioritization skills • Will ask for help, and clarification when needed • Solution focus • Some sales background whether formal training or via experience • Has an understanding of business and business interactions • Ability or willing to learn to use Canva, CRM systems, Wix, ticketing systems, • Great at sourcing items – believes and knows how to find the impossible at the right price • Marketing understanding or willing to learn • Ability to be the event supervisor for staff and other event needs as a part of the event team • Previous event experience highly desired Do not have to have but is a plus: - Basic Graphic design skills - Social media know how - Ability Edit or proof reading We appreciate bold, independent, and strong personalities those who what to continue to grow level up their life or just find this to be a match for what you need. There is potential to move up as we grow as a business. Prefer applicants to have high school and college education or equivalent experience. You can work from home, in person meeting to take place once a week or as needed. This is a fun and encouraging opportunity to work with a new business who actually does what they say. Has a car Independent contractor to start