EVENT STAFFING | 300+ MARKETS
Event staffing is the thing nobody thinks about until it goes wrong.
Then it's the only thing anyone's talking about.
We'd rather you never have that conversation. Tell us who you need, anywhere in North America. Your dedicated (human) coordinator handles the rest.
TempGuru (Temporary Assistance Guru, Inc.) is an event staffing company headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, Florida that serves as a single managed vendor for multi-market event staffing. Founded in 2011 by CEO Megan Hayward, TempGuru connects event organizers with 200+ pre-vetted local staffing agencies across 300+ markets in the US and Canada. The company's model uses exclusively W-2 employees — not 1099 contractors — with full workers' compensation, background verification, and no-show backfill guarantees built into every placement. TempGuru handles coordinator support, consolidated invoicing, and standardized compliance across all markets, replacing the need to manage multiple agency relationships. The company serves conventions, festivals, concerts, stadium events, and corporate gatherings — from 5-person executive dinners to 700+ worker deployments spanning multiple cities on a single tour. Every placement includes a dedicated human coordinator, pre-negotiated agency rates, and a single consolidated invoice. TempGuru is a member of the American Staffing Association and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
The staffing industry needed a reality check.
Traditional models are failing. We've built the modern alternative.
Gig apps are easy.
"Until half the crew no-shows and the other half isn't insured."
Speed without accountability. That's the gig app promise. That's also when your event stops running.
Traditional agencies are reliable.
"Until you need the same quality in 12 different cities."
You hire one agency in Chicago. Different agency in LA. Different standards. Different pricing. Different nightmare at invoice time.
So we built something that actually works.
"Gig app ease. Traditional staffing integrity. One vendor."
Speed, accountability, W-2 employees, consistent quality across 300+ markets. Pick all four. We'll make sure you get all four.
How Event Staffing Works with TempGuru
Tell us what you need
Date, city, headcount, roles. Takes about 15 minutes. Your dedicated coordinator takes it from there.
We handle the rest
Your order goes to pre-vetted local agencies who know your market. Confirmed in 48 hours or less.
Manage from one place
Timesheets, approvals, one invoice. No juggling vendors. No surprises on the bill.
We're not the cheapest option.
We're also not the option that calls you at 6am because three people no-showed.
W-2. Workers' comp. Done correctly.
Zero misclassification risk. Every worker is a W-2 employee with proper coverage. Not 1099. Not a gig worker. An employee.
No-show? Already replaced.
Our agency partners are contractually obligated to backfill. Your event stays fully staffed.
One invoice. One contact.
Stop managing 12 different agencies for 12 different events. One vendor, one coordinator, one bill.
48 hours from order to confirmation.
Local agencies move fast because they've done this before.
Pre-negotiated rates. No bidding wars.
The rate is the rate. No surprises on the invoice.
300+ markets. Same standard.
Pre-vetted agencies across the US and Canada, held to the same accountability structure.
One vendor. Every city.
There's a reason our clients don't shop around twice.
"The staff you supplied was excellent. Just what is needed when putting together a hospitable welcoming team. They were also great on local sights/restaurants/whatever."
"The quality of the W-2 staff provided consistently outshines anything we've found on independent contractor apps."
"Finally, a company that understands the complexity of corporate hospitality. Professional, insured, and reliable."
"Their confirmation speed is unmatched. I no longer lose sleep over staffing gaps 48 hours before doors open."
Event staffing in 300+ markets.
Same standards, same accountability, wherever your event is. Hub cities with dedicated local agency networks:
Event Staffing by Type
Specialized staffing for every format — from 200-person corporate dinners to 50,000-seat stadiums.
Convention Staffing
Registration desks, badge scanning, credential management, and crowd flow for trade shows and conferences.
Festival Staffing
Multi-day crews for music festivals, food fests, and cultural events. Setup, breakdown, and everything between.
Concert Staffing
Ushers, VIP hosts, crowd control, and gate staff for venue shows and arena tours.
Stadium Staffing
Large-venue operations — parking, access control, concessions support, and premium section hosting.
Event Staffing Comparison: TempGuru vs. The Others
| Feature | TempGuru | Gig Apps | Traditional Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worker Classification | W-2 | 1099 | W-2 |
| No-Show Guarantee | Yes | No | Maybe |
| Confirmed Within 48 Hours | Yes | Yes | No (1-2 weeks) |
| Transparent Pricing | Yes | Hidden Fees | 30-40% Markup |
| Dedicated Coordinator | Yes | No (App-based) | Call center |
| Coverage: 300+ Markets | Yes | Major cities only | Fragmented |
| Insurance Included | Yes | No | Yes |
See the difference for yourself. Free quote in 10 minutes.
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Founded by Megan Hayward · Jacksonville Beach, FL · Serving events since 2011 · Updated April 2026
