Wedding Planner Assistant

*Please read the entire description for specifics on how to apply*

We are seeking an Assistant Wedding Planner to join our team on a part time / weekend basis. This position is local to the South Central Pennsylvania region (York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg).

Overview

Blake Events is a modern planning and design firm based on the East Coast and serving clients worldwide. Since 2010, our team has planned hundreds of weddings and events across cultures, venues, and destinations. Our team of almost 20 staff is well tenured, with current planners on our team upwards of 10 years.

minimum requirements:

On event days, the job requires being on your feet for the majority of the day with duties from setup, to coordination of events, to tear down. You can expect to work 4-10+ hours. Physical stamina + ability to life at least 30 lbs. is a must.

Events fall on Fridays, Saturdays + Sundays. We are open to assistants with only Sat./Sun. availability, however Fridays (even just evenings) are a plus.

we are looking for:

Individuals who want to be immersed in the wedding industry, working on site at various venues, serving our couples, working alongside vendor teams and bringing a wedding day to life under the direction of our lead planning team.
Highly motivated, reliable, team-oriented individuals.
People with dependable, professional attitudes who enjoy being in service to others.
Self-starters who want to learn, follow clear directions, and can think critically.
Individuals who are great at logistics and attention to detail.
Individuals who can work independently, at times with little direction.
Individuals with an understanding of the hours/dedication of an event coordination career…. ie: you can’t really call off on an event day unless it’s a true emergency.
Past experience in events, service jobs, or hospitality is a plus but not required.

Our schedules follow the natural rhythm of the wedding industry, with May/June and Aug/Sept/Oct being busy season. Assistants can expect 2-3 (or more if desired) shifts during these months, whereas the slow season may be 0-1 shift.

to apply:

Submit a resume, a note on why this is the position for you, and compensation range. Applications lacking the above (or a generic “negotiable”) will be removed from consideration.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Application Question(s):

Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends to support events?

Experience:

event or hospitality (or related): 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person