Lead Wedding Coordinator

Do you, or someone you know, have that cheerleader personality with the love of organization to match? Want something with flexible hours, work-from-home and the ability to create your own schedule? Love the thought of making a couple’s big day come to life? If you are looking to work with a fun and well-respected team of professionals, somewhere you can share your ideas, build and grow with a company from the ground up, we want you to be a part of our team!

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate weddings by managing all client details, vendors, and day-of logistics 1-3 months before until the day of the wedding.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is a part-time, contract-based position, with the ability to go full-time, all dependent on how many weddings YOU want to take on.

EXAMPLE OF LEAD COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have planning calls with couples ahead of wedding date

• Update and manage timelines

• Organize couple’s decorations lists

• Answer couple and vendor questions prior to wedding day

• Be the point person on Wedding Day

• Set up and sometimes tear down of couple’s decor items

• Manage timeline and flow of events on wedding day

• Manage challenges on the day as they arrive

REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD COORDINATOR POSITION:

• Lives in the state of Michigan, preferably close to Grand Rapids

• Minimum of 1 year in the wedding or event industry in a role other than intern

• Extremely detail-oriented and very well organized

• Ability to commit to weekend wedding days 12 months in advance

• Have transportation available to travel around the state of Michigan (wedding travel expenses covered outside of business radius.)

• Ability to communicate effectively and quickly both in written and verbal formats

• Confident, feels comfortable being in charge and managing a large group of people

• Quick and joyful learner, fun-loving and genuine person with a sense of humor

• Interested in growing and building with the company

HOW TO APPLY:

Please EMAIL:

• Your resume
• 2-3 references
• A quick 1 minute video about yourself and why you are interested in the position

• Please do not send direct Instagram or Facebook inquiries

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations