Event Manager/Coordinator

Who we are looking for: Someone who is organized, motivated, proactive, interested, and experienced in the wedding/events industry. You will be assisting with the day-of-event tasks that include solving problems, making sure things run smoothly, and keeping tasks and activities on a timeline. You must be upbeat, creative as well as a logical thinker, reliable, trustworthy, and a problem-solver.

Hours & Pay: Anywhere from 8-14 hours per event. You must have FULL availability on the day you sign up. It is $15 /hr per event worked. The earliest you could be requested to arrive is 8am and the latest will be 1am unless outside circumstances occur day-of

Flexible Schedule: You get to choose when and how often you want to work. We use a google spreadsheet that all assistants have access to and you get to sign up based on your personal schedule. We require you to work at least 2 events every month to stay on our roster.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

· Assist with setting up as well as overseeing the set-up process of the event

· Working with and assisting catering companies and other vendors with

load-in, set-up, and load-out processes

· Guiding and helping guests within the space

· Working lift and elevator services for guests, caterers, and vendors

· Responsible for being present throughout the entirety of the event

· Working with catering crew and staff in flipping ceremony space to

reception space

· Helping maintain a clean reception space throughout the event

· Assist with ceremony duties, including:

o Directing members of the wedding party during ceremonies

o Help with lineups and orders of the wedding party

o Releasing wedding party on cue

· Manage and oversee the day-of timeline

· Be available to vendors for questions throughout the event

· Opening and/or closing of the space

Requirements (include but are not limited to):

· Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time

· Must be able to go up and down a flight of stairs multiple times per

day

· Must be able to carry and lift heavy items up to 50lbs

· Must have a personable, friendly demeanor

· Ability to effectively deal with customers, some of whom will require high

levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate

information and resolve conflicts.

· Must have the ability to work weeknights, weekends, and Holidays as required

· Willing to work all types of weddings/events regardless of religion, tradition, etc.

THE PERKS!

Flexible schedule

Every event is different, a new experience every time

Collaboration with wonderful, talented vendors (which leads to my next point...)

The BEST food and wedding cake/treats ALL THE TIME!

Join an amazingly fun team

Never be bored or hungry again!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $300.00 - $600.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elgin, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 2 years (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $300 - $600