About Grandstand
About Grandstand
We build simple, powerful event apps for teams of every size.
Our Story
Grandstand started in 2017 with a simple idea. Event teams should not need a big tech department to create a modern app. Whether you run a fair, festival, conference, or tour, your tools should feel friendly, flexible, and stress free.
From our home base in Lincoln, Nebraska, we built Grandstand into a platform now used by hundreds of organizations across the US and around the world. What began as a small project has become a trusted partner for events of every size.
We still keep things personal. When you work with Grandstand, you hear directly from the people who design, build, improve, and support the platform every day. At the same time, our tools, partners, and infrastructure scale confidently to support tens of thousands of users during busy event weekends.
Meet the Leadership
Founder-led, hands-on, and focused on delivering the right experience for every client.
Jeff Abele
Co Founder and Product Lead
Jeff leads the product vision for Grandstand with 25 years of experience in interactive design and digital product development. He works closely with partners to help events launch polished, flexible apps that reduce stress for their teams.
Melissa Abele
Co Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Melissa oversees design, onboarding, operations, and customer success. With a background in journalism, design, and project management, she helps ensure every client has a smooth experience from setup through launch.
What We Believe
Technology should make events easier
Your tools should reduce stress, not add complexity.
Small teams deserve powerful solutions
Grandstand supports quick changes and flexible workflows without requiring extra staff.
Support should always feel personal
When you need help, you hear from someone who knows your app.
Grandstand by the Numbers
46
states with active apps
9
countries
Hundreds
of annual partners
Millions
of app sessions each year
Trusted by Festivals, Fairs, and Communities of Every Size
Current Openings
We occasionally grow our team with designers, developers, and client success specialists who love events and technology. If you are interested in working with us, reach out and tell us what you are passionate about.
Part-Time Content Specialist
Remote | Contract | 10–20 hours per week
About Grandstand
Grandstand builds mobile apps for festivals, events, fairs, tourism organizations, and communities across the US and Canada. Our platform powers schedules, maps, vendors, alerts, scavenger hunts, rewards, and more. We work with hundreds of partners each year, many of whom operate on tight timelines leading up to live events.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Content Specialist to help build, organize, and quality-check content inside our apps.
Role Overview
The Part-Time Content Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining in-app content using the Grandstand admin platform. This role is execution-focused and ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, and comfortable working through structured tasks while managing multiple apps at once.
This is a remote, flexible role with heavier workloads during peak event season.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create and manage in-app content including pages, schedules, vendors, maps, and alerts
- Format, clean, and organize client-submitted content
- Upload images and perform basic image cropping or resizing
- QA and proofread app content before launches or updates
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness across all app sections
Occasional Responsibilities
- Write short descriptions or light marketing copy when needed
- Assist with internal handoffs or limited electronic communication with clients
- Use AI tools to support content setup and efficiency
Tools You Will Use
- Grandstand admin platform
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
- Built-in client support and ticketing system
Schedule and Time Commitment
- 10 to 20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with some deadline-driven work
- Heavier workload from May through September
- Occasional time-sensitive tasks tied to app launches or live events
Ideal Candidate
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks and structured content work
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Willing to ask clarifying questions and flag potential issues
- Reliable, responsive, and self-directed in a remote environment
Writing and Design Expectations
- Role is primarily data entry, formatting, and execution
- Writing quality matters, but accuracy and consistency are the top priority
- Basic image handling only, no design work required
- An eye for consistency is more important than creative design skills
Success in the First 30–60 Days
- Independently set up full app sections with minimal oversight
- Manage content for multiple apps simultaneously
- Reduce internal review cycles through accuracy and consistency
- Proactively identify issues or gaps in content
Location and Eligibility
- Fully remote
- Must be based in the United States or Canada
Compensation and Growth
- $18 to $22 per hour
- Contract position
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility over time
- Potential path toward expanded hours, project leadership, or a full-time role
Next Steps
- Email us at info@grandstandapps.com with your interest and resume