Freelance Onsite Event Coordinator

Bisnow•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bisnow is seeking an Event Coordinator for an hourly, freelance role based in the Chicago area. This position requires availability for partial and full-day events, with a commitment of approximately one full-day event per month. The role involves facilitating all onsite logistics for Bisnow events, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. Bisnow is a leading B2B media platform for the commercial real estate industry, serving clients through news, events, marketing, recruitment, and sales enablement tools. With a global mindset and hyper-local execution, Bisnow aims to inform, connect, and create opportunities within the industry.

Requirements

1-3 years of Event Coordination & Registration experience.
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-discipline, organized and ambitious work ethic.
A positive and energetic attitude with exceptional communication skills.
Ability to work with a high-energy, sales-team.
Must sit local to the Chicago area.
Available to work partial day events and full day events once a month.
Prioritize applicants that can travel with Bisnow for events in major cities across the U.S.

Responsibilities

Facilitate all onsite logistics for Bisnow events in your assigned market.
Ensure every aspect of the event is prepared and runs smooth from start to finish.
Participate in a 30-minute pre-event call before every event to review details.
Work with Event Managers to ensure venues, audiovisual, catering, and party rental are all confirmed prior to the event.
Pick up name badges prior to the event and set up registration the day before every event.
Manage onsite ticket sales and charges through Bisnow’s square account.
Store all Bisnow event inventory (includes but is not limited to signs, lanyards, label printer, pop up banners, etc.).
Bring and setup event signage and materials to event space prior to start of event and ensure that all is safely removed from event once concluded.
Coordinate with Bisnow Clients who are sponsoring the event to ensure that they are pleased and supported throughout the event.
Work with party rental vendors to set up stage, chairs, tables, etc. (raw space events only).
Be aware of your surroundings at all times to provide an A++ attendee experience- this includes coffee, food, music, trash cans, etc.