What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Wedding and Event Assistant position at YMCA Southcoast?
Seasonal Wedding & Event Assistant
Shining Tides is a picturesque waterfront venue located in the quaint seaside village of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Wedding Season Event Assistant/Intern. If you are looking for an incredible experience and the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
Assistant/Intern will assist in planning and execution of weddings and other private events. The Special Events Intern will work alongside the Sales & Event Manager and experience firsthand how private events come together and will eventually have the opportunity to run events independently. The position offers a unique role for a talented and enthusiastic person to learn every facet of venue management and event planning in a hand-on capacity.
Role And Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Sales & Event Manager, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Pay: $18-20 per hour (plus college credit if applicable)
Seasonal (June through August) 20-25 hrs/week
Shining Tides is a picturesque waterfront venue located in the quaint seaside village of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Wedding Season Event Assistant/Intern. If you are looking for an incredible experience and the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Self-motivated with an eagerness to contribute toward creative concepts
- A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Comfortable under pressure with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Good communication skills
- Personable with a good sense of humor
- A positive, “can do” attitude
Assistant/Intern will assist in planning and execution of weddings and other private events. The Special Events Intern will work alongside the Sales & Event Manager and experience firsthand how private events come together and will eventually have the opportunity to run events independently. The position offers a unique role for a talented and enthusiastic person to learn every facet of venue management and event planning in a hand-on capacity.
Role And Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Sales & Event Manager, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Gain fundamental experience in wedding planning and design and will work on projects requiring organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills
- Assist with event preparation, décor set-up, management, and break down
- Learn how to give tours of the venue and sell the space
- Assist and eventually run wedding ceremony rehearsals and ceremonies
- Coordinate various vendors associated with events
- Understand and assist with client contracts and billing
- Attend final meetings with the client and catering company (to finalize event details and timelines)
- Ideally, the successful candidate is currently an upper-level undergraduate student majoring in event management or hospitality or in a related program/field
- A self-starter and team player with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various types of people and personalities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry
- Ability to multi-task while quickly adapting to a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Most Friday & Saturday afternoon/evenings with Sundays off. Approved days off are acceptable, but Friday & Saturday availability is generally required
- Must be able to work through the end of August
Pay: $18-20 per hour (plus college credit if applicable)
Seasonal (June through August) 20-25 hrs/week
Salary : $18 - $20
