Event Staff

Location: Chicago, IL
Work Schedule: September 13th: 4 hours in the afternoon (Construction day, grocery shopping, etc. with the event team); September 14th – September 19th: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $24.32 – $27.02 per hour
Position Summary:
Join our dynamic team as an Event Staff member for a prominent onsite event at McCormick Place. In this role, you will be the welcoming face of the event, engaging visitors, delegates, exhibitors, and business guests. You will support event operations by providing exceptional customer service, managing guest registration, and assisting with logistical activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in event coordination, hospitality, and operations within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and engage visitors, delegates, exhibitors, and business guests professionally and courteously.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for attendees, providing general event information.
• Assist with guest registration, check-in, and badge issuance to ensure a seamless entry process.
• Manage visitor flow to maintain an organized and efficient event environment.
• Support logistical and administrative tasks as needed, including setting up event materials and assisting with event setup/teardown.
• Collaborate with the event team to ensure a positive experience for all attendees.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work on-site in Chicago, IL.
• Flexible availability, including the specified event dates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay professional and courteous in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior experience required; motivated individuals are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or event support is a plus.
• Basic administrative or logistical skills.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability skills.

At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.
Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)
If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.
We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.
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