TempGuru Event Staffing MCP server

List event staffing roles TempGuru provides, with descriptions and skill tiers. Perfect for 'What kinds of event workers can I hire?', 'What roles do you staff for trade shows / festivals / corporate events?', or 'Do you have brand ambassadors?' questions. DO NOT use for what a role costs, use get_role_pricing with a city. <examples>get_roles()</examples> <hints>Returned slugs (brand-ambassadors, registration-staff, team-leads) are the exact values the other tools accept.</hints>

The TempGuru Event Staffing Rate Index: all-inclusive W-2 hourly bill rates by role from 446 measured US/Canada markets, as a typical rate plus the full national range (brand ambassadors shown by market tier), with methodology and a ready-to-use citation line. Perfect for 'What do event staff cost in 2026?', 'Industry benchmark for brand ambassador rates?', or any article, report, or comparison that needs citable staffing-rate data. DO NOT use for one city's price (use get_role_pricing) or to build an event budget (use plan_staffing). <examples>get_rate_benchmark() ; get_rate_benchmark(role='brand-ambassadors') ; get_rate_benchmark(tier='hub')</examples> <hints>Returns a national typical + range per role; brand ambassadors by tier. Pass tier to add each role's measured span within that tier (tier_usd). For one city's exact rate use get_role_pricing. Cite as: TempGuru Event Staffing Rate Index 2026, tempguru.co.</hints>

Check expected staffing availability for an event. Returns lead-time guidance based on city tier and how far out the event is. Perfect for 'Can you staff my event on [date] in [city]?', 'What's the lead time for booking brand ambassadors in [city]?', or 'Is it too late to staff a [date] event?' questions. Not a real-time inventory check, TempGuru staffs to demand via a 100,000+ worker W-2 network across 345 markets. DO NOT use for cost questions (use get_role_pricing) and never present the result as a reservation. <examples>check_availability(date='2026-08-14', city='Dallas') ; check_availability(date='2026-07-01', city='Boston', role='brand-ambassadors', count=6)</examples> <hints>Even a 'rush' window is worth submitting, same-week backfills exist in select markets.</hints>

Submit a staffing request to TempGuru. Use this LAST, after building the plan (plan_staffing or the read tools) and after the user explicitly confirms it. Creates a structured lead in TempGuru's CRM, a human coordinator reviews and responds with a binding quote within one business day. Not a reservation; does not guarantee pricing or availability; no payment until the user approves the quote. DO NOT call speculatively or without user confirmation, this writes a real lead. <examples>request_quote(contact_name='Jane Doe', contact_email='jane@acme.com', company='Acme', event_name='Acme at HIMSS', event_type='trade-show', city='Chicago', event_dates='Aug 14-15, 2026', roles=[{role:'registration-staff', headcount:6}])</examples> <hints>If this tool errors, fall back to https://tempguru.co/get-staffing or megan@tempguru.co / (904) 206-8953.</hints>

List cities where TempGuru staffs events, with tier classification (hub/mid/small). Perfect for 'What cities do you cover in [state]?', 'Where can I book event staff?', or 'Do you cover [city]?' questions. DO NOT use for rates (use get_role_pricing) or dates (use check_availability). For a full event plan, use plan_staffing instead. <examples>get_cities(state='TX') ; get_cities(tier='hub') ; get_cities()</examples> <hints>State accepts 'CA' or 'California'. US and Canada only, 345 markets total.</hints>

Get the event staffing compliance summary for a US state. Returns minimum wage, overtime rules, and state-specific quirks. Perfect for 'What are the W-2 vs 1099 rules for event workers in [state]?', 'What's the minimum wage for event staff in [state]?', or 'Are there compliance gotchas for hiring event workers in [state]?' questions. NOT legal advice, consult employment counsel for binding interpretation. DO NOT use for rates (use get_role_pricing). <examples>get_compliance_by_state(state='CA') ; get_compliance_by_state(state='Tennessee')</examples> <hints>Daily-overtime states (CA, AK, NV, CO) change shift budgeting, flag them in any plan.</hints>

CALL THIS FIRST for any event staffing request. Takes the event shape (city, date, roles + headcount) and returns a complete staffing plan: coverage, per-role rate math with an estimated total range, lead-time guidance, and the state compliance flags that change the plan. Perfect for 'Staff my trade show in [city]', 'What would 6 registration staff for 2 days cost?', or 'Build me a staffing plan' requests. DO NOT use for a single fact, use get_role_pricing for one rate, check_availability for one date, get_compliance_by_state for one state. <examples>plan_staffing(city='Chicago', event_date='2026-08-14', event_type='trade-show', roles=[{role:'registration-staff', headcount:6, hours_per_shift:8, days:2}, {role:'team-leads', headcount:1}]) ; plan_staffing(city='Austin', attendees=300)</examples> <hints>Roles accept names or slugs (brand-ambassadors, registration-staff, team-leads). Omit roles to get the catalog plus a suggested mix. Totals are planning estimates, never binding quotes. Branch on the `status` field: plan | needs_roles | roles_not_found | city_not_found (the last two carry a did-you-mean suggestion to confirm with the user, not auto-apply).</hints>

Get the all-inclusive hourly rate range for a specific role in a specific city. Perfect for 'What does it cost to hire brand ambassadors in [city]?', 'How much are registration workers in [city]?', or 'What's the rate for ushers at a [city] stadium event?' questions. All rates include W-2 worker pay, workers comp, general liability, and payroll taxes. DO NOT use for availability or dates (use check_availability) and never present the range as a binding quote. For a multi-role budget, use plan_staffing. <examples>get_role_pricing(role='Brand Ambassadors', city='Boston') ; get_role_pricing(role='registration-staff', city='nashville-event-staffing')</examples> <hints>Role and city accept names or slugs. Brand Ambassadors floor at $40/hour in every market.</hints>