Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Handshake is recruiting Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research projectbut theres no AI experience needed. In this program, youll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the models understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

• The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.

• The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs

• The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.

• Youll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field.

• Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availabilityif you apply now and cant work on this project, more will be available soon.

  
  

• You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.

• The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models

  • Consulting with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

  • Reviewing event bills for accuracy and approving payments.

  • Coordinating services for events, such as accommodations, transportation, catering, signage, displays, printing, special needs requirements, and security.

  • Arranging the availability of audio?visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.

  • Conferring with staff at chosen event sites to coordinate logistics and details.

  • Inspecting event facilities to ensure they conform to customer requirements.

  • Maintaining records of event aspects, including financial details and vendor contracts.

  • Monitoring event activities to ensure compliance with regulations, participant satisfaction, and prompt issue resolution.

  • Negotiating contracts with service providers and suppliers such as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.

  • Evaluating and selecting providers of services based on customer requirements and budget.

  • Planning and developing programs, agendas, budgets, and services to meet client objectives.

  • Hiring, training, and supervising volunteers and support staff for events.

  • Conducting post?event evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Managing administrative details such as financial operations, promotional material distribution, and inquiry responses.

  • Meeting with sponsors and organizing committees to plan event scope and format, establish budgets, and review progress.

  • Reading trade publications, attending seminars, and networking with other meeting professionals to stay current on event management trends.

  • Organizing participant registration and on?site check?in processes.

  • Developing event topics and selecting featured speakers or presenters.

  • Promoting conferences, conventions, or trade shows by meeting with associations and producing brochures or other publications.

  • Designing and implementing marketing efforts to publicize events and attract sponsorships.

  • Obtaining necessary permits from fire or health departments for displays, exhibits, or food service at events.

    
    

• Youre able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

  
  

• Create a Handshake account

• Upload your resume and verify your identity

• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects

• Start working and earning

  
  

F?1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your schools requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.