Freelance Event Specialist (Events)

Location: On-site in Washington, DC, United States; candidates must already be based in Washington, DC. This is a per-event contract role with local travel, flexible hours, and occasional nights and weekends. No relocation packages are offered.

Company

hirify.global designs and delivers volunteering programs for global companies through vetted nonprofit partners and community-focused experiences in more than 100 countries and 40 languages.

What you will do

• Prepare for events through virtual planning meetings with corporate, nonprofit, venue, and hirify.global partners.
• Set up, operate, and break down in-person events while maintaining a high-quality customer experience.
• Represent hirify.global onsite, align roles with event partners and staff, and lead event-day execution.
• Manage guest check-in, group dynamics, and interactions with large crowds.
• Resolve issues involving supplies, staffing, technology, and other event logistics, escalating when needed.
• Send event updates, photos, and videos, then pack and ship materials back to the distribution center.

Requirements

• Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current residence in Washington, DC and willingness to travel within the local region.
• Experience with complex large-scale events and intimate executive-level events.
• Strong organization, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Experience with group facilitation, customer service, relationship building, and managing group dynamics.
• Ability to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible per-event contract schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Meaningful work supporting social-impact activities and nonprofit organizations.
• Opportunities to meet social-impact-minded people and build event experience.
• Potential for recurring freelance employment with hirify.global.