Assistant Event Coordinator

The Cheney Place is an urban boutique event space located in downtown Grand Rapids. Our sister venues, Leona Road and The Foyer, are located right down the road and we are gearing up for a busy fall wedding season! We are hiring a small team of friendly and motivated people to assist with events (primarily weddings) this fall and beyond for those who work well with our team and provide a great experience for the guests.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, friendly, confident and able to work with many different vendors and guests. Hiring priority will be given to candidates who are able to work two shifts per weekend (shifts range from 6-10 hours between 9:00 am and 1:00am).

Pay will vary based on experienced, ability to work multiple shifts on the weekend, and flexibility to assist with other needs in our family of businesses including Fringe Events (rental/design), PUNCH (bar catering) and other venues in West Michigan.

Duties include but not limited to:

Assist Event Manager with all aspects of the event including setup/teardown, layout of decor, working with vendors, assisting guests throughout the day and assisting with the many aspects of the wedding/event including ceremony, cocktail hour, entrances and exits, etc.
Assist bar with bussing glassware
Assist in making sure guests are not being over served or drinking alcohol outside
Connect with vendors throughout the day and offer assistance
Assist with photo booth as needed
Team attitude - willingness to help, professional attitude towards coworkers, clients and guests

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Required)

Work Location: In person