Event Planning Associate

Company Description

Sweet Pete's, located in Historic Springfield in Jacksonville, Florida, is an all-natural sweet shop specializing in handcrafted candies and chocolates. Renowned for its locally made candy canes, lollipops, sea salt caramels, and decadent sundaes topped with homemade hot fudge and whipped cream, Sweet Pete's emphasizes quality and natural ingredients. Founded by confectionery expert Peter Behringer, our mission is to deliver exceptional, traditional confections using real cane sugar along with natural flavors and colors.

Role Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Event Planning Associate for a part-time, on-site role in Jacksonville, FL. In this position, you will play a vital role in planning and coordinating a diverse range of events, such as special occasions, parties, showers, and weddings. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with clients to tailor their event plans, organizing logistics, providing outstanding customer service throughout events, and actively supporting sales efforts to promote our unique event packages. You will help with setup and breakdown, ensuring a seamless experience for guests and clients alike. Note that automatic gratuity is applied to parties, ensuring fairness for staff.

The Event Planning Associate will also assist in attending and organizing some off-site promotional events.

Qualifications
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills to effectively engage with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve as challenges arise during events.
• Previous experience in hospitality, event coordination, or customer service is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.