--- title: 'Events Associate at Access Destination Services' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/events-associate-access-destination-services-orlando-rthjj8j5v1yt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Events Associate at Access Destination Services - **Company:** Access Destination Services - **Location:** Orlando, FL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/access/023280d4-071a-4f5b-b5f3-4d181acd7b0c ## Job description Access Your Potential. Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it. We’re looking for an Events Associate to join our team! This role is hourly and based in Orlando, so candidates must live locally. You’ll be comfortable traveling to event locations and working flexible schedules to meet the needs of our clients. ## About the Role As an Events Associate with Access, you’ll be at the heart of our event operations. You’ll support Event Managers on a variety of programs while also taking ownership of event elements, from coordinating vendors to supporting clients onsite. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across every stage of event planning and execution while learning from one of the industry’s top women-led teams. You’ll build strong organizational skills, develop key industry relationships, and gain a deep understanding of destination logistics — setting you up for a successful career in events. ## What You’ll Do - Program Support: Assist Event Managers with day-to-day program logistics, documentation, and deliverables - Vendor & Staff Coordination: Secure, prepare, and communicate with event staff and vendors to ensure flawless execution - Onsite Operations: Travel to events, support Event Managers onsite, and occasionally operate smaller programs independently - Documentation & Tools: Prepare key event materials such as Program Overviews, Manifests, and Signage - Industry Growth: Participate in vendor meetings to expand your supplier knowledge and build long-term relationships - Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with other Access offices to support national programs ## About You We know that there’s no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of “nice-to-haves,” but don’t let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Nice-to-haves - 1–2 years of experience supporting or managing multiple clients and programs - Background in hospitality, ideally in event planning and execution - Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented - Strong organizational and time management skills Why Access? We’re a women-owned, award-winning destination management company with teams in cities coast to coast. For 50+ years, we’ve been producing high-impact events and experiences for global brands—and we’re just getting started. ## Perks & Culture - Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting! - Women-owned and women-led - Paid day off to serve your local community - Annual & quarterly awards program ## Team & Connection - Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together - Regional team outings - Monthly companywide meetings to celebrate wins Flexibility & Balance - Generous PTO, sick days, 9 holidays + 2 floating holidays - 5 half-days off before holidays to unplug early - ½-day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals) ## Compensation - Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses - Robust performance-based quarterly commission plan - 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year, up to 4% of salary, vested immediately) - Monthly cell phone stipend Health, Wellness, and Family - Extensive menu of health plans to choose from - Paid parental leave - Pet insurance program - Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Professional Development - Mentorship program - Masterclasses in industry/department-specific topics - State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training - Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development What are you waiting for? Scroll back to the top and apply! Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@accessdmc.com. ## About Access Destination Services ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Access DMC is a national destination management company that designs and executes custom corporate events, team-building programs, and experiential gatherings to inspire organizational change. - **Entity Type**: Private (majority women-owned and women-led) - **Headquarters**: Not publicly available (operates coast-to-coast across the US) - **Founded**: Approximately 1968 (55+ years in operation) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Destination Management Services, Corporate Event Planning, Experiential Marketing, Team-Building - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise clients, meeting planners, event professionals seeking national DMC support - **Mission or purpose statement**: To collaborate with clients to transform events into shared experiences – because shared experiences create the opportunity to both inspire and be inspired, and inspired people drive organizational change. [accessdmc.com](https://www.accessdmc.com/) ## Products & Services - **Destination Management**: Full-service event design, site selection, logistics, and on-site execution tailored to client goals. - **Program Design & Procurement**: Creative concept development, vendor sourcing, and risk mitigation with a focus on local, diverse, and sustainable suppliers. - **National Consistency**: Single point of contact and one contract for multi-location events, combining local expertise with nationwide coordination. - **Strategic Site Visits**: Expert-led tours to experience destination-specific program elements and accelerate decision-making. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Client spend through Access exceeds $120 million annually, with 60% of that reinvested into local communities. [accessdmc.com](https://www.accessdmc.com/about-us) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (privately held). Emphasizes partnerships with women-owned, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned local suppliers. - **Growth Signals**: - Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (2023 & 2024) - Great Place to Work certified (2023–2026) - Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces (2024), America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2024, 2025), and America’s Most Admired Workplaces (2026) - 96% client satisfaction rate and 85% repeat client rate [accessdmc.com](https://www.accessdmc.com/) - Stella Awards: Best DMC ## Competitive Advantages - **55+ years of industry leadership** – Access helped define the destination management category and continues to innovate. - **Only majority women-owned and women-led national DMC** – a unique differentiator in a traditionally male-dominated industry. - **National footprint with local impact** – coast-to-coast presence, yet prioritizes local, diverse vendors to keep spend in communities. - **High client loyalty** – nearly 9 out of 10 clients rehire for subsequent events. - **Award-winning workplace culture** – consistent recognition by Great Place to Work and Newsweek, signaling strong employee experience. ## Strategic Focus - Continue elevating events from logistics to transformative shared experiences. - Deepen community impact through diverse and sustainable supplier networks. - Scale national consistency while preserving local authenticity. - Invest in people and technology (mentorship, masterclasses, state-of-the-art platforms) to maintain industry-leading service. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values** – Fun, creative, collaborative environment centered on "Service Obsession," "Imagine First," "Always Collaborate," "Embody Excellence," and "Demand Integrity." - **Flexibility** – Work-from-home opportunities (including full home office setup), flexible schedules, half-day Fridays in July & August. - **Compensation** – Competitive base salary, quarterly bonuses, strong performance-based commission plans, 401k with immediate vesting up to 4% match, monthly cell phone stipend. - **Time Off** – Generous PTO increasing with tenure, sick days, 9 full holidays, 4 half-days before holidays, 2 floating holidays, plus a paid day off to serve your local community. - **Health & Family** – Extensive medical/dental/vision plans, company contribution, paid parental leave, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program. - **Professional Development** – Mentorship program, industry "Masterclasses," training on state-of-the-art technology platforms. - **Recognition & Travel** – Annual all-company retreat, qualifier-based incentive trips for top performers (certain departments), regional team outings, monthly company-wide meetings. - **Diversity & Inclusion** – Proudly majority women-owned and led; actively seeks to support women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veteran, and minority-owned businesses. ## Sources 1. [accessdmc.com](https://www.accessdmc.com/) – Homepage with stats, mission, and service overview 2. [accessdmc.com/careers](https://www.accessdmc.com/careers) – Careers page with benefits, culture, perks 3. [accessdmc.com/about-us](https://www.accessdmc.com/about-us) – About page with history, leadership, awards, impact 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/access-destination-services) – LinkedIn company page (industry and scope verified) ## Other roles at Access Destination Services - [Senior Staffing Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-staffing-associate-access-destination-services-las-vegas-00nmrhb1m2xq) — Las Vegas, NV - [Senior Events Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-events-associate-access-destination-services-san-antonio-79pccxacdskt) — San Antonio, TX - [Creative Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/creative-associate-access-destination-services-san-diego-2ph5194v5cbe) — San Diego, CA - [Senior Sales Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-sales-associate-access-destination-services-austin-qn1d441x55fr) — Austin, TX - [Sales Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-associate-access-destination-services-miami-q2ksgn0v3jz7) — Miami, FL - [Sales Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-manager-access-destination-services-naples-ycc2jy3kbqrv) — Naples, Italy - [Sales Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-manager-access-destination-services-houston-79r4b0rahwjr) — Houston, TX - [Senior Creative Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-creative-associate-access-destination-services-south-hg0z77rsh6xs) — South, FL - [Sales Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-manager-access-destination-services-washington-v7b9pxrhk74b) — Washington, DC - [Events Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/events-manager-access-destination-services-las-vegas-s4wak0crxfvt) — Las Vegas, NV