Event Manager

RYE Venue Management manages 5 wedding and event spaces in West Michigan and is looking for a highly energetic, detail focused, wedding/event lover to join the team. This position prepares the venues for upcoming events and will be on site the day of the event to ensure clients who are hosting an event have everything they need. This position gives anyone, seasoned or interested, in the events industry an opportunity to see oversee events first hand. Hours will vary but are primarily Thursday-Sunday. The perfect position for anyone looking for a fun, fast paced, and highly rewarding environment to work in.

Event Responsibilities:

• Setting up venues for events, including chairs and building stages.
• Ensuring that seating arrangements adhere to floor chart.
• Working with clients and vendors to ensure venues are providing all items necessary to execute event.
• Ensuring the event hall is clean and organized.
• Adhering to event safety standards.
• Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
• Overseeing/training of part time staff.
• Welcoming clients, guests, and vendors.
• Being able to provide useful information to event-goers.
• Inspecting equipment for damage after use and checking it against an inventory list.
• Packing up equipment when the event is completed.

Requirements:

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Physical stamina and high energy levels.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Conflict management skills.
• Weekend Availability
• May be required to lift items up to 15-20lbs.

Work Remotely

• No

EEO Statement
RYE Venue Management LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About RYE Venue Management LLC
RYE Venue Management is a venue management company that was established in 2018 to operate event venues. RYE's passion for providing clients with the best venue for their events has resulted in quick company growth in the West Michigan market with plans on expanding. RYE Venue Management now manages five local venues. The company is built upon the four core values of iPie – Integrity, Passion, Innovation, and Excellence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• wedding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Events: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations