Why Event Organizers Always Become “20 in 1” Specialists
Event organizers rarely get to say “that’s not my job” – sometimes they have to become decorators, drivers, or even medics.
One phrase you will almost never hear from an event organizer is: “I’m not doing that, it’s not my responsibility.”
In the age of niches and specializations, phrases like that are quite common in offices. And that is normal. Everyone has a clearly defined professional focus, specialization, boundaries, and responsibilities, so why should I take over someone else’s responsibilities when theirs are just as clearly defined as mine?
For event organizers, that kind of situation seems almost idyllic. Usually, our working environment requires unconventional “here and now” solutions, so there is simply no time left to look for the responsible person. You become the responsible one yourself, and as a result, you are forced to do jobs that are far beyond the description of an “event organizer"
During various unusual situations last summer, together with colleagues we tried out the roles of: graphic designer, decorator, security guard, cleaner, electrification specialist, cartographer, translator, bus attendant, bus driver, dancer, videographer, psychologist, accountant, lawyer, stylist, makeup artist, mixologist, director, driver, loader, weather forecaster, and even medic.
A good event organizer is like a very bad men’s shower gel – 20 in 1. And that is normal. Because when you care not about working hours or salary, but about the final result, then there are simply no jobs that are “not yours.” There is only a common goal that you are ready to achieve by any means possible – even by stepping into different professions.
