Event Staff | Community Center Grand Opening

Fierce Staffing Services and Consulting • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fierce Staffing Services is seeking polished, adaptable, and experienced event professionals to support a high profile Community Center Grand Opening. This is a high-visibility event with large attendance, shifting priorities, and a fast-paced operational cadence. Team members hired for this assignment must be able to think clearly, remain professional under pressure, and adapt quickly as event needs evolve in real time. We are looking for strong professionals who can step into a dynamic environment, take direction, solve problems, and represent Fierce Staffing with excellence. The event will take place from June 21 through June 26, 2026, with full availability required for all event dates. Virtual training sessions are available on May 27th and May 30th.

Requirements

• Previous experience in event staffing, hospitality, conference support, registration, guest services, or live event production preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills required
• Professional presentation and polished appearance required
• Reliable, punctual, and able to perform in a fast-moving event environment
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Comfortable following direction and adapting to changing event needs
• Production Assistant candidates should be comfortable with hands-on operational work and physical event support as needed
• Highly adaptable
• Strong communicators
• Calm under pressure
• Professional in corporate environments
• Comfortable working in ambiguity
• Team-oriented and solution-focused
• Able to stay composed and effective when plans change quickly.
• Previous event staffing, conference, hospitality, or guest services experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills required
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Able to work in crowded, high-energy event environments
• Must be flexible and open to shifting responsibilities onsite
• Must be dependable, punctual, and prepared to work in a high-expectation environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in event staffing, hospitality, conference support, registration, guest services, or live event production preferred
• Previous event staffing, conference, hospitality, or guest services experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests
• Wayfinding and directional support
• Guest assistance throughout the venue
• Supporting activation areas and public-facing spaces
• Maintaining a polished, high-energy, and professional presence
• Assisting with event setup and breakdown
• Supporting signage, materials, and equipment placement
• Helping with operational logistics and supply movement
• Supporting event leadership with onsite needs
• Completing tasks quickly and accurately in a high-pressure environment
• Registration and check-in support
• Guest list and badge support
• Directional assistance near entry points
• Managing orderly guest flow
• Helping maintain an efficient and welcoming arrival experience

Benefits

• Support a high-profile national conference
• Gain experience in a major corporate event environment
• Position yourself for future large-scale assignments.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to empowering underrepresented communities while delivering exceptional event experiences
• Eligible for future opportunities, rewards, and incentives with Fierce Staffing nationwide.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed