Convention Event Staff

Between jobs? Like to travel? Do you have an affinity for technology and possess an outgoing personality? If so, we may have a great opportunity for the right people!

Cadient, Inc. currently has a need for 9-10 individuals to assist during our peak convention season! Assignments are one week in length (5 days) and pay up to $2000.00 per assignment. These are contract positions.

Position Summary: The Convention Event Staff assists in the delivery and on-site support of convention related projects for bio/pharmaceutical industry.

Assignments are typically 5 days in length, at specific periods throughout the year and require overnight travel. Convention Staff are required to be available at all times through the entire assignment.
Essential Job Functions:

-Attend conventions and provide support services to clients under the general direction of the Convention Services management group.

-Requires overnight travel for a one week period per assignment.
-Install, configure and test all equipment necessary for all of the conventions.
-Manage onsite inventory of company owned equipment for all.
-Will assist with setup /dismantle of convention display/booth.
-Follow instructions and policies as guided by the Convention
-Must be able to professionally greet all visitors to the convention booth, field inquiries and direct parties to appropriate Cadient or client representative.
-Will train client(s) on the use of software we create.
-Maintain a visible presence on site during show hours.

-Adhere to, innovate, and introduce Best Practices to Convention Services staff.
-Maintain a professional and responsible demeanor at all times during travel.
-Prepare all expense reports for all conventions in a timely manner.
-Coordinate travel arrangements for self through official corporate sources.
-Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS


-College Degree in IT, Marketing, Business or Related field highly

-Previous convention experience highly desirable, but not necessary
-Experience with Routers, HUBs, highly desirable.
-Excellent organization skills, presentation and communication skills.

-IT/Technology experience/skills highly desirable.
-Ability to travel overnight for a one week period. Airfare and hotel will be direct billed to our clients, however, Convention Event Staff must have personal financial means to travel (i.e. credit card) for travel related expenses (meals, telephone charges, etc.) Specific Corporate Expense policy will apply. Most reasonable expenses reimbursed per the ‘Corporate Expense Policy’.
-Travel to client meetings, presentations, or conventions as necessary on specific projects.
-Maintain availability throughout entire assignment. Requires having cell phone.
-Demonstrated project leadership / management experience.
-Must have solid technical skills and ability to use routers, HUBs, etc. Familiarity with card readers a plus.
-Customer relationship management – customer focused mindset.
-Demonstrate team/action oriented, high energy demeanor.
-Professional dress (suit or suit equivalent) required during show, convention or presentations.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, etc.) The listing for all convention dates are below. Remember, these conventions occur nationally in major metropolitan areas. City location shared at later date.
Show Dates Oct 5-9, 2006 Oct 7-12, 2006 Oct 20-25, 20065 Oct 21-25, 2006 Oct 23-28, 2006 Oct 25-29, 2006 Nov 9-13, 2006 Nov 10-14, 2006 Nov 10-14, 2006 Nov 14-18, 2006 Nov 15-18, 2006 Nov 28-Dec 2, 2006 Dec 2-7, 2006
Physical Requirements:
-Majority of work performed in a conference, convention or event hall and may involve involve repetitive motion (i.e., using fingers, lifting or grasping of objects).
-Work is performed in a somewhat crowded or noisy area where there may be mild discomfort due to temperature, dust or other conditions.
-Work involves occasional exertion of physical effort including but not limited to long periods of standing, coupled with some stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting)
Job Description Disclaimer: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Qualified and interested candidates may apply online only by submitting a current resume and cover letter. Please state the event dates for which you are available. All event staff do undergo a criminal background screen.
Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.
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