Job Description
Join Urban Weekend Solutions as a Weekend Event Coordinator and transform Saturdays and Sundays into career highlights! We're urgently hiring enthusiastic professionals to deliver exceptional experiences at premier Austin and NYC venues. Perfect for students, freelancers, or career-changers seeking flexible weekend schedules with competitive pay and growth opportunities.
What You'll Gain:
- Weekend-only schedule (no weekday commitments)
- Dynamic work across Austin's music scene and NYC's event hubs
- Competitive hourly pay + performance bonuses
- Full benefits package including health insurance
- Rapid advancement pathways to lead coordinator roles
Responsibilities
- Coordinate weekend events at Austin and NYC venues (concerts, festivals, corporate events)
- Manage vendor relationships and on-site logistics setup/teardown
- Lead event staff teams of 5-15 weekend associates
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and venue guidelines
- Handle client communications and resolve real-time issues
- Conduct post-event analysis and optimization reports
- Maintain inventory management for event materials
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years event coordination or hospitality experience
- Availability for all Saturday/Sunday shifts (weekends only)
- Valid driver's license with clean record (for Austin location)
- Proficiency in event management software (Eventbrite, Cvent)
- Strong conflict resolution and multitasking abilities
- Flexibility to travel between Austin and NYC locations
- Certification in crowd management or event safety (preferred)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoor/standing environments