Freelance Event Coordinator

Company: Hampton Roads Water Services
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Position Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Compensation: $500 Flat Rate Per Event
Minimum Commitment: At Least One Event Per Month

About Hampton Roads Water Services

Hampton Roads Water Services is a locally owned, family-operated company dedicated to helping families and businesses better understand their water quality through education, awareness, and free in-home water testing services. We are looking for a motivated, professional, and outgoing Freelance Event Coordinator to help expand our community presence and create meaningful engagement opportunities throughout the Hampton Roads area.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Event Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute employee engagement events that educate the public about water quality and our services. Events may range from small lunch-and-learn presentations at local businesses to larger community outreach events in high-traffic locations.

The primary goal of these events is to:

- Increase public awareness of water quality issues and solutions
- Generate appointments for free in-home water quality tests
- Strengthen community relationships
- Increase visibility and brand recognition for Hampton Roads Water Services
- Support company growth and quarterly outreach goals

Responsibilities

- Research and identify businesses, organizations, community groups, and high-traffic venues that would be ideal event partners.
- Prospect and contact local companies to secure lunch-and-learn opportunities for employees.
- Coordinate event logistics from planning through execution.
- Schedule and confirm event dates, times, and locations.
- Communicate professionally with business owners, HR departments, office managers, and community leaders.
- Ensure a positive and engaging experience for event attendees.
- Collaborate with company leadership regarding event goals and messaging.
- Manage event setup, breakdown, and on-site coordination.
- Track event results and provide post-event reporting.
- Help identify new opportunities for community outreach and business partnerships.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Professional networking and business development experience
- Event planning and coordination experience
- Public speaking and presentation confidence
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Sales and lead-generation experience (preferred)
- Experience working with local businesses and community organizations
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Familiarity with social media promotion and local marketing strategies
- Reliable transportation for local travel throughout Hampton Roads

Benefits of This Opportunity

- Flexible schedule with independent work structure
- Excellent resume-building experience in event management, business development, and community outreach
- Opportunity to work directly with a respected local family-owned business
- Meaningful work that helps educate the community about water quality awareness
- Build valuable professional relationships with local businesses and community leaders
- Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth and quarterly performance goals
- Variety in work environments and event settings
- Ability to make a measurable impact in the community
- Potential for additional event opportunities based on performance

Compensation

- $500 flat-rate compensation per completed event
- Minimum requirement of one event per month
- Additional events may be available based on performance and business needs

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for someone with experience in event planning, community outreach, marketing, business development, public relations, networking, or customer engagement. We are looking for a self-starter who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping a growing family-owned business expand its impact throughout the Hampton Roads community.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience coordinating events, community outreach initiatives, or business partnerships.

Pay: $500.00 - $1,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleWork Location: In person