Event Supervisor – Freelance (3 day conference event)

Job Description

Position: Event Supervisor (Freelance)

Location: Chicago, IL

Overview

ATN Event Staffing is seeking an experienced freelance Event Supervisor(s) to support at an upcoming conference.

Venue: McCormick Place

Event Dates: May 9^th, 10^th and 11^th

Duties include:

• Overseeing 50 event staff (including training, shift check-ins, staff placement, break rotation
• Keeping staff motivated and positive
• Escalating issues to ATN management and the client as needed
• Ability to delegate to mid-level staff
• Involved in occasional pre-event pre-production calls and planning
• Assist with admin tasks (event recaps and reviewing timesheets)

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of event and/or meeting management experience (50+ staff)
• Ability to follow flow-charts, run-of-show documents, staffing placement maps, and to make assessments, recommendations and changes as needed
• Ability to work 10-14hr days (for multiple days).
• Ability to stand for long periods (10+ hours) and walk large convention centers
• Ability to manage client demands and potentially stressful environments in a calm manner 

Notes:

• Wages TBD
• Will be working alongside (2) other Supervisors, (1) Operations Manager, and (1) Staffing Manager/Administrator
• Working knowledge of the McCormick Place convention center is preferred

To Apply:

If you feel that you are qualified and you are interested in applying, please email your resume, cover letter and references.