Venue Wedding Assistant

Do you love planning events? Are you someone who would enjoy planning every detail for parties, weddings, support local charities in planning fundraisers, as well as booking our calendars with local artists to play at our venues? We are looking to add one more talented and hardworking individuals, who is wanting to start an exciting career with a growing company.

If you are a smart, ambitious and a natural communicator with phone and email etiquette, who likes the excitement of new challenges, are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, but also is able to prioritize day to day operations in a laid back work environment, then we may have the perfect job for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

* Planning events, timelines, details and aspects, including staffing, seating, dining and guests.

* Lead generation, this role requires the ability to have conversations with ease, answer objections and keep a positive attitude.

* Creatively design and decorate our Venues for events. Experience in wedding tablescapes, interior design, floral design or other creative concepts.

*Attend and speak with potential customers in marketing event capacity Ability to be personable to give tours of the 20 acre estate, collect payments and book the events

* Find appropriate vendors and eventually assist with hiring staff as needed and management of that staff, in order for an event to function properly.

* Manage calendars

* Assist Marketing Manager with editorial, press releases, event layout designs, etc.

* Suggest innovative ideas in brainstorming sessions

* Ability to contribute to the interior and exterior design concepts of our glamping sites, lodge accommodations, venues and dining spaces around our 20 acres estate.

* Able to build and maintain long-term relations with clients, media, local musical artists, brides, vendors, and local town officials, etc.

* Perform a variety of different administrative tasks This role is best suited for an individual with prior wedding, catered events, sales, marketing and event planning experience. This position is multi-faceted, not every day is the same.

This position reports directly to the owners and is responsible for all business and personal related duties as delegated by them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma or some College preferred Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. * All well qualified applicants will be considered regardless of degree status.

* Work Experience in bridal, hospitality, music, communications, business, sales, event planning, and/or interior design a plus

Skills

• Proven experience as an events planner, decorator, and/or interior design
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events)
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Experience with Google Docs
• Honeybook experience a Plus
• Willing to submit references from previous clients
• Experience in Event Management
• Experience with Sales & Marketing
• Experience with Social Media Marketing

REQUIREMENTS

* Outstanding communication skills, both verbal & written.

* Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.

* Level headed problem solver with a professional, service-oriented attitude

* Superb organizational and tracking skills with great attention to detail.

* Adaptable, dependabl, punctual and responsible. Old work Ethic

* Must have a high level of personal professionalism.

* Highly detailed and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

*Phone etiquette and comfortable making cold calls.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office.

* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

* Must be able to climb a ladder for installation assistance for decorating.

* Will periodically be required to walk property, sit at a desk and stand for extended periods of time.

SCHEDULE: This is a long-term position, with leading into a full-time, based on performance. This individual must have the ability to be flexible with work schedule. Must be available weekends. We are offering the following benefits to the successful candidate:

* Compensation increases based on sales performance

* Hourly Pay plus bonus

* Opportunity for growth into management positions

* Lively, fun and rewarding environment

Submit your resume and letter of interest for an interview For Immediate Hire!

Past applicants may apply again.

Work Remote Position?

• No!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14