Job details
Salary from $850 a week job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
Us work authorization (preferred)
Full job description
We are currently looking to hire a full-time event coordinator to represent our in-house staffing agency, samplers inc.
What do our companies do? we help our clients (generally marketing agencies, retailers, liquor distributors/suppliers, and brands) promote their products and complete other marketing tasks such as merchandising or data collectionSamplers incIs a nationwide w2 employer with a database of field staff who complete this type of work, and we are always recruiting and bringing on new employees as well.
For more information big orange productions and samplers incAnd what we do, we suggest finding us on facebook or instagram!
Staffing coordinators play a key role in our company`s successStaffing coordinators work on multiple projects simultaneouslyThe goal of each project is simple: select people to represent our client`s brand and prepare those people to show up at the event and do a great jobLet`s be clear, however, getting to that finish line is not always easyWith most staffing coordinators booking multiple projects and hundreds of people each weekend, it takes a unique skillset to succeed.
Do you...?
- want an entry level job with a high level of independence? you will be given various tools (phone, computer, database, training, etc.) to do the jobTo that you will add your own interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, and drive to become successful.
- strive for excellence? in your personal, work, or school life, do you always want to do better and be better? our company has grown and thrived as a result of hard work and never settling for average and always striving for excellence.
- take accountability for your actions? the blame game has no place hereOwning both our successes and failures allows us all to learn and grow.
- handle stress well? it is 9am on saturday and a brand ambassador who is scheduled for an event at 11am calls you to say she is sick and cannot work5 minutes later, you receive another call from a different brand ambassador also canceling for his eventWhat do you do? the ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems is critical.
- want career advancement opportunities? our entire management team has been promoted from within and many started as staffing coordinators.
Duties:
- selecting and scheduling employees for shifts.
- communicating with field employees on an ongoing basis (phone, email, text message, etc.) to ensure they are prepared to successfully execute assigned shifts and all their questions are answered.
- following internal human resources policies and guidelines regarding managing event staff.
- learning clients` internal systems for reporting & compliance.
- serving as liaison between clients/company management and field employees.
- communicating daily with management about program specifics.
- tracking event paperwork and invoicing.
- communicating with clients regarding project details, as assigned.
- recruiting and screening event staff for client projects as needed.
Ideal candidate qualities:
- professional and assertive verbal and written communication skills
- comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- proven scholastic or business experience
- ms office skills including outlook, excel and word
- quick learner of technology (internet, database, online applications, smart phones, etc.)
- problem solver with ability to analyze situations/processes and quickly determine an appropriate solution
- ability to multi-task and handle stress of multiple demands being placed upon you at once
- willing and able to answer emails/phone calls from field employees/clients/management during nights/weekends/etc(being `on call`)
- positive attitude and sense of humor!
Schedule: currently our team is almost fully remote due to the pandemicPost-pandemic plans have not yet been determinedOur office is in pawtucket, ri and candidates should be available to work in the office at some point in futureSince a lot of our projects happen on the weekends, weekend hours will be required, and our team has almost always handled weekend work from homeStaffing coordinators can work with their managers to determine weekday flexibility to help balance work and personal lives.
Technology: staffing coordinators will work with computers/phones in the office and will be given a company iphone so that clients/talent can reach you after hoursAll staffing coordinators should have a personal computer and internet access at home so that they can work from home as well.
Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurancePto (paid time off) and paid holidaysLife insurance and retirement planning assistance availableCasual office environment and dressAbility to work from home & flex time (approved by management).
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Detailscreated: august 24, 2021views: 931candidates: 110 total
Budget
Job budget: not sponsored
Job type: full-time
Pay: from $850.00 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to friday
On call
Weekend availability
Experience:
Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
