From Set-up to Service...Outdoor Event Staffing with a Smile!

From Set-up to Service...Outdoor event staffing with a Smile!

8/13/2018

Events take meticulous planning and execution to be a complete success - especially when produced on a large scale - and outdoors (!) with various New York City weather issues that may need to be considered. In our opinion, the best way to prepare for these types of events is with the right staff - to bring a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and endurance to ensure the event is enjoyed by the guests from start to finish!

This week our staff had the pleasure of working on the New York City waterfront, which reminds us of important outdoor event planning tips to keep in mind:

If you are relying on cell service to communicate with your team, test coverage with the different carriers to determine if cell service is available and strong.
Test your walkie-talkies to determine if they work for throughout your event parameters. If not you might consider a repeater.
Check your power sources and determine if there is enough to support all of the elements of your event or if you need to bring in a generator. If a generator is needed confirm requirements before arriving on site with your generator.

2 Comments

Alicia Byrne link

7/27/2020 09:14:21 pm

I agree with you that a functioning communication method is very important when you want to organize an outdoor event. I would imagine that most event staff are well-equipped with the knowledge of how to work efficiently while keeping themselves abreast of the ongoing situation during the event. I think that a company that wants to hire event staff will want to make sure they have a system to operate smoothly throughout an event.

John Carston link

9/19/2022 05:37:32 pm

I'm glad that you talked that communication could help everyone to do their job properly. This upcoming December, my missis and I will celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary, and I want to surprise her with a boat rental for our family gathering. I like the tips about choosing outdoor event venue rentals. I'll consult a premiere outdoor event venue to see if I can make a reservation.

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