Freelance Event Manager

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Freelance Event Manager delivering Mammutmarsch endurance hiking events in Sweden. Coordinating routes, suppliers, authorities, and on-site operations with Mammutmarsch’s German team.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate and coordinate with local authorities, municipalities, venues, and other relevant parties
  • Represent Mammutmarch professionally and confidently in all interactions with stakeholders, partners, and suppliers
  • Schedule and attend on-site meetings, venue inspections, and negotiations
  • Assess hiking routes for safety, accessibility, logistics, participant experience, and overall appeal
  • Identify, evaluate, and coordinate suitable suppliers for event infrastructure, equipment, signage, catering, and other operational requirements
  • Prepare and coordinate all operational aspects of the events
  • Manage event delivery on site and ensure smooth, safe, and high-quality execution
  • Act as the main point of contact for partners, suppliers, authorities, and the operational team before and during each event
  • Respond quickly and pragmatically to unexpected challenges on event days
  • Work closely with the German event team to develop Mammutmarsch in Sweden

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in event management, ideally within outdoor, sports, endurance, or large-scale public events
  • Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Professional and confident stakeholder management
  • A hands-on, solution-oriented approach and the ability to work independently
  • A strong understanding of event safety, logistics, and operational planning
  • Willingness to travel and attend on-site appointments
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in dynamic event environments
  • Fluency in Swedish and English
  • On-site presence at the events and travel are required

Benefits:

  • Direct collaboration with our German event team
  • High level of ownership and responsibility
  • Flexible working hours and remote work
  • A dynamic team that is passionate about its mission
  • Exciting challenges and the freedom to implement your own ideas