Events and Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT MICHIGAN CENTRAL

Michigan Central is a 30-acre technology and cultural hub located in Detroit, where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and new solutions that shape our collective future. With access to world-class infrastructure, tools, and resources, Michigan Central empowers innovators and community members to collaborate on ground-breaking solutions to global challenges.

Since opening in April 2023, Michigan Central has evolved into a vibrant and diverse ecosystem comprising approximately 2,000 employees from nearly 250 companies and startups. Together, these organizations work at the intersection of mobility and society, driving projects that create lasting impact and redefine how the world approaches mobility.

Events and Visitor Engagement

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

The Opportunity : Event Logistics Coordinator

1099- Contract, Full-Time (40 Hours per Week - Onsite weekends and evenings)

Event Planning and Logistics Coordination

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal team members to plan and execute events of varying sizes and scopes.
• Document and track event themes, timelines, budgets, and ensure alignment with plans.
• Coordinate logistics including catering, audio / visual, production, and vendor relations to maintain quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related inquiries and oversee on-site event staff, vendors, and volunteers.
• Manage delivery schedules, load in and load out logistics and vendor access requirements.
• Coordinate pre-event site visits, vendor walk throughs and client inspections.
• Coordinate tasks and workflows with production assistants.
• Provide ongoing client support and updates throughout the event planning process.
• Oversee event setup, strike and all logistical aspects on event day.

Event Operations and Documentation

Compliance and Safety

Qualifications