Freelance Event Logistics Manager

BRND MARKETING GROUP LLC TWO WEEK GIG OPPORTUNITY: EVENT LOGISTICS PRODUCER / #2 IN COMMAND BRND Marketing Group LLC is Lead Event Producer for The Positive Community's 8th Annual Emancipation Day Awards Celebration. ABOUT THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY The Positive Community is a multimedia platform dedicated to delivering good news from the church and the community. Through journalism, storytelling, cultural programming and community engagement, the organization uplifts Black achievement, faith, leadership, economic empowerment and positive social change throughout Greater New York and New Jersey. ABOUT THE EVENT Rooted in the historic tradition of Emancipation Day celebrations, this signature annual gathering honors extraordinary individuals and institutions whose leadership, service and achievements embody freedom, faith, cultural excellence and community empowerment.The 2027 theme, POSITIVE MUSIC MATTERS , celebrates the transformative power of music to inspire hope, advance social change, strengthen communities and connect generations. PAST EVENT: https://youtu.be/o55-T3TVEC8?si=FJqKWwponBZxUPui Client: The Positive Community Magazine Event: 8th Annual Emancipation Day Awards Celebration Event Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027 Event Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ Reports To: Agency President & CEO / Lead Event Producer, BRND Marketing Group LLC PROJECT DATES & COMPENSATION Contract Period: February 15–27, 2027 (approximately two weeks) Start Gig: February 15 – Onboarding & Orientation – Immediate Action - See Role Overview Final Venue Walk-Through: February 22, 2027 Virtual Event Team Orientation: February 23, 2027 Event Day: February 27, 2027 (on-site hours ; includes setup through load-out) Internal Team Debrief: March 2027, date TBD (60 minutes, virtual) Flat Project Fee: $1,000 ROLE OVERVIEW BRND Marketing Group LLC seeks an experienced Senior Event Logistics Producer / #2 in Command to support the final two weeks of production and on-site execution of The Positive Community's 8th Annual Emancipation Day Awards Celebration. Working closely with and under the direction of BRND's President & CEO / Lead Event Producer, this individual will assume day-to-day coordination of three contracted event vendors — Sound, Stage & Lighting; Catering; and Event Décor — ensuring that all production requirements, schedules, deliverables and on-site logistics are executed efficiently. The Senior Event Logistics Producer will serve as BRND's second-in-command for assigned event logistics, helping translate the Agency's established production plan into seamless event-day execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. FINAL PRE-PRODUCTION | FEBRUARY 15–26 · Participate in onboarding and review BRND's established Event Master Task Timeline, production plans, venue specifications and preliminary Day-of-Event Production Schedule. · Assume primary day-to-day liaison responsibilities for the three designated contracted vendors: Sound/Stage/Lighting, Catering and Event Décor. · Confirm vendor deliverables, staffing, equipment, arrival times, installation requirements, setup, breakdown and load-out schedules. · Identify potential logistical challenges, assess feasibility and recommend solutions to the Agency CEO. · Work with the Agency CEO to finalize and implement the Day-of-Event Production Schedule, using BRND's established format. · Attend the February 22 final venue walk-through and February 23 virtual team orientation. · Coordinate with the Agency CEO regarding vendor requirements, event staffing assignments and operational priorities. 2. EVENT DAY EXECUTION | FEBRUARY 27 · Serve as BRND's Event Logistics Producer / #2 in Command, supporting the Agency CEO throughout the event. · Oversee contracted vendor arrivals, load-in, setup and production readiness. · Supervise sound, stage and light…

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