Do you have 1+ years of event or customer support experience? 

Are you a people person? 

We are currently in search for 7 on-site roles in New York City to support a high-profile literary conference on June 2nd and 3rd , 2026. This is a temporary, one to two day assignment. 

ORGANIZATION: Literary Conference 

POSITION TITLE: Event Support Staff 

LOCATION: New York, NY (East Harlem) 

SCHEDULE: June 2nd ranging from 1:00pm to 7:00pm, June 3rd ranging from 8:30 AM- 8:30 PM (Hours vary based on role) 

DURATION: One Day to Two Days 

HOURLY RATE: $17.00 - $20.00 

Is this Your Dream Job: We are hiring to support a high-profile event featuring live panels, VIP guests, and hundreds of attendees. Positions will be in charge of a variety of tasks including but not limited to: managing and tracking panel schedules, adjusting seating, providing support to panelists/VIPs, overseeing attendee check-in, check-in coats, event break-down etc. Ideal candidates are organized, personable, and experienced in live event production, hospitality, or guest services. 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

• Friendly & Personable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a positive, welcoming attitude to every interaction. 
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You can manage multiple tasks efficiently and keep everything on track. 
• Experienced in Events or Hospitality: Some experience in live event production, guest services, or hospitality. 
• Strong Communicator: You’re clear and confident when communicating with team members, guests, and VIPs. 
• Reliable & Professional: You show up on time, take ownership, and handle tasks with professionalism and discretion. 
• Adaptable & Team-Oriented: You are comfortable assisting in different areas as needed and supporting the overall success of the event 
• Comfortable lifting 15–20 pounds  
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude  
• Learns quickly and takes direction well 

How You Will Spend Your Day: 

• Managing and tracking panel schedules, providing 5 minute time cues to panelists 
• Adjusting seating as needed 
• Alternate panel coverage with co-stage manager on assigned track 
• Oversee attendee check in and registration flow 
• Provide snacks, water, and light assistance as needed 
• Maintain a calm, welcoming atmosphere backstage 
• Lead registration team, hand out registration badges 
• Direct people to programs and panels 
• Checking coats 
• Assist with crowd control, event breakdown, and other areas as needed 
• Run day of errands for event manager 

We’d love to hear from you. 

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below. 

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com. 

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.  

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.