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How much do temporary event jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary event in Boca Raton, FL is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are temporary event jobs?

Temporary event jobs are short-term positions created to support specific events such as conferences, festivals, trade shows, concerts, or sporting events. These roles can include tasks like setting up venues, managing registration, assisting attendees, providing technical support, or handling food and beverage services. Temporary event staff are typically hired for the duration of the event, which can range from a few hours to several days. These jobs offer flexibility and can be a good opportunity to gain experience in the events industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Event Staff, and why are they important?

To thrive as Temporary Event Staff, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions, with previous customer service or event experience often preferred. Familiarity with event management software, ticketing systems, or audio/visual equipment can be advantageous. Excellent communication, adaptability, and a positive attitude help you stand out when interacting with guests and responding to rapidly changing circumstances. These capabilities ensure smooth event execution, high attendee satisfaction, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges efficiently.

What is the difference between Temporary Event vs Event Coordinator?

AspectTemporary EventEvent Coordinator
CredentialsNone required, some roles may need basic certificationsOften requires experience in event planning, certifications like CMP or CSEP
Work EnvironmentShort-term, on-site at specific eventsLonger-term, involves planning, coordination, and overseeing events
Employer & Industry UsageEvent staffing agencies, event companiesEvent planning firms, corporate event departments
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary staffing, short-term event rolesEvent planning, management careers

Temporary Event roles are short-term positions focused on staffing specific events, often filled through staffing agencies. Event Coordinators are responsible for planning and managing events over a longer period, requiring experience and sometimes certifications. While both roles are involved in events, Temporary Events are more about immediate staffing needs, whereas Event Coordinators handle comprehensive event management.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in temporary event roles, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in temporary event roles often face challenges such as tight deadlines, rapidly changing logistics, and high-pressure environments. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential for adapting to last-minute changes and ensuring smooth coordination among team members. Effective time management and proactive problem-solving can help manage these challenges, while collaborating closely with vendors, clients, and onsite staff is key to delivering a successful event experience.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Event job openings in Boca Raton, FL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,017 per year, or $16.4 per hour.
SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 79001281

SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 79001281

MyFlorida

Pembroke Pines, FL • On-site

$1.7K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

State Of Florida rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 182 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 50 rated states

Job description

Requisition No: 876606 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 79001281

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79001281 

Salary:  $1,788.53 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Sanitation and Safety Specialist (Health Inspector)

Position Number: 79001281
Hiring Salary: $1,788.53 Bi-weekly

 

**Open Competitive Announcement**

 

This position will be filled to work in either Broward or Palm Beach County, with occasional day-travel to the district office in Ft. Lauderdale.

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Our Organization and Mission

The Division of Hotels and Restaurants (H&R) licenses, inspects, and regulates public lodging and food service establishments in Florida under Chapter 509, Florida Statutes (FS). The division also licenses and regulates elevators, escalators and other vertical conveyance devices under Chapter 399, FS. The division's three bureaus - Sanitation and Safety Inspections, Licensing and Elevator Safety - comprise a team of approximately 358 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the division throughout the state.

Our Mission is to protect the health and safety of the public by providing the industry with quality inspections and fair regulation.

The Work You Will Do

This position is located with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and conducts sanitation and safety inspections of hotels and restaurants and investigations of food-borne illness complaints.

  • Conducts inspection and inspection related activities. 
  • Conducts regulatory, standardized inspections of public food service establishments and lodging facilities for compliance with environmental health and sanitation regulations, and other safety or sanitation-related areas as deemed necessary.
  • Investigates food borne illness and environmental sanitary nuisance complaints and investigates and takes administrative action against unlicensed activity. Works with other city, county and state agency officials to secure compliance of state regulations.
  • Participates in the inspection and licensing of temporary events.
  • Conducts routine inspections on iPad and prepares accurate facility inspection reports relating to safety, sanitation and misrepresentation violations, daily activity reports, time sheets and travel reimbursement reports.
  • Prioritizes all assigned work according to department guidelines to insure compliance with state laws and rules.
  • Prepares and submits legal documents to secure compliance through administrative actions by following department guidelines and attends and testifies as needed in formal and informal hearings. Also delivers legal documents in person to facility operators to secure "Good Service" as required.
  • Communicates with the district office and supervisor as necessary or required.
  • Maintains Continuing Education Units, Certified Food Manager Certification, FDA standardization and Florida driver's license.
  • Maintains state issued equipment in proper working condition.
  • Participates in meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Provides a high standard of customer service.
  • Performs other work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to sanitation and safety inspections.
  • Ability to work on a team and participate in team activities.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, climb, stoop, and carry work equipment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Valid driver license; and
  • Must be able to stand for long periods; bend, lift, climb, stoop, and carry work equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with two or more years of industry-related experience (food service and/or lodging experience).

Preference will be given to applicants with an Associate or higher degree in culinary or hospitality management.

 **Industry-related experience is considered to be hotel or restaurant management, restaurant or lodging operations, field or laboratory experience in environmental or public health, food sanitation or quality control. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
  • Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
  • The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
  • The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
  • Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
  • Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Applicant Note If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE This position requires a security background check, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SPECIAL REMINDERS
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans' preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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