Freelance Event Specialist (Events)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; on-site and in person. This contract role is open only to candidates already based in Zurich, Switzerland. The work may require travel within the local region, including evenings and weekends.

Company

hirify.global helps companies discover and book social-impact team experiences led by and benefiting local nonprofits across more than 90 countries.

What you will do

• Prepare for events through virtual planning meetings with corporate partners, nonprofit organizations, event hosts, coordinators, and other stakeholders.
• Set up, operate, and break down in-person events while coordinating with venues, nonprofit partners, corporate clients, and event staff.
• Represent hirify.global on-site, lead event execution, manage check-in, and provide a welcoming customer experience.
• Resolve operational issues involving supplies, staffing, technology, and event logistics, escalating problems when needed.
• Send updates, photos, and videos to the Events Team during events.
• Pack supplies, load boxes, apply shipping labels, clean event areas, and return materials to the distribution center.

Requirements

• Must already be based in Zurich, Switzerland; no relocation packages are offered.
• Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering complex large-scale events and smaller executive-level events.
• Strong organization, resourcefulness, problem-solving ability, and composure in ambiguous or fast-paced situations.
• Experience with group facilitation, group dynamics, customer service, and managing large crowds.
• Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends; ability to travel locally and lift, slide, or carry up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Culture & Benefits

• Freelance contract engagement on a per-event basis, with schedule flexibility.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Work supporting meaningful social-impact events and nonprofit organizations.
• Opportunities to meet social-impact-minded people and build event experience.
• Potential for recurring freelance work with hirify.global.