Wedding Planner

This is a part-time, on-site, semi-virtual role located in Asheville and WNC. You'll also be KSO's face in the Asheville & WNC wedding community, building relationships with venues, inclusive vendors, and creative partners across the region. Own assigned weddings end-to-end: client communication, planning, vendor coordination, timeline build, and day-of execution as the lead on-site plannerServe as KSO's primary in-region presence in Asheville, building relationships with WNC venues (mountain estates, breweries, farms, intimate inns) and the local creative vendor communityRun client meetings (consultations, design meetings, venue walkthroughs, final details) using our established meeting frameworks and systemsAttend approximately 4 networking events, venue tours, or industry meetings per month in the Asheville areaConstruct detailed wedding timelines and floor plans using our systems and toolsBuild and maintain vendor relationships in the Asheville market; contribute to our preferred vendor list with strong WNC-specific optionsCommunicate consistently and proactively with couples, vendors, and the KSO team using our email templates and SOPsDocument client decisions, vendor agreements, and timeline updates inside our planning systemsTravel within WNC and occasionally to other NC markets for weddings, training, and team gatheringsFlag market-specific opportunities and challenges to the CEO as we expand KSO's WNC presenceStep in as backup for other planners as needed No former experience required, but ideally has assisted other planners on wedding day.Currently based in or actively relocating to the Asheville areaReliable transportation and willingness to drive across WNC and occasionally further into NC, including some overnight staysComfortable working long event days (7-12 hours) and walking 10,000-22,000 steps in a single day regardless of a venue's terrainComfortable with weekend and evening work; flexibility on weekday networking eventsStrong written communication; comfortable drafting professional client and vendor emailsBasic understanding of Google Drive & Google SheetsDetail-orientedLGBTQIA+ affirming, in practice as well as in principleComfortable driving mountain roads in varied weather and seasonsA love of connecting with people: networking & clienteleMust love working alongside a team $20/hour starting, with rate increases tied to client outcomesReimbursement for approved travel, required supplies, and networking event feesMentorship directly from the CEO and access to KSO's full SOP library, planning systems, and template library on day oneReal growth paths available within the business

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