Wedding Planner - Central NC

Company Description
K.S.Otter Events (KSO) is a sustainable, inclusive wedding planning firm headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with an active presence across the Triangle and central North Carolina. We plan weddings that are intentional and joyful, blending traditional with non-traditional, and we've earned repeat recognition from Best of Zola, The Knot Best of Weddings, and the Voyage Press series. We are sustainability-focused and unapologetically LGBTQIA+ affirming.
We run on systems. We document everything. We do not believe in chaos as a planning style. And we have fun doing it.

We only hire good humans. It's a fun team and an amazing job: we love sensible optimism here!

Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site, semi-virtual role based in central NC (Burlington, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Greensboro). As a Wedding Planner at K.S.Otter Events, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of wedding planning, including venue selection, budget management, timeline management, and stepping up as the lead on-site planner on wedding days.
You'll also be KSO's face in the central NC wedding community, building relationships with venues, inclusive vendors, and creative partners across the region.

Capacity expectation: Up to 25 weddings per year (Fridays through Sundays) + 4 networking events or venue tours per month, primarily across central NC.

Key Responsibilities:

Own assigned weddings end to end: client communication, planning, vendor coordination, timeline build, and day of execution as the lead on-site planner
Serve as KSO's primary in-region presence in central NC, building relationships with venues and the local creative vendor community
Run client meetings (consultations, design meetings, venue walkthroughs, final details) using our established meeting frameworks and systems
Attend approximately 4 networking events, venue tours, or industry meetings per month
Construct detailed wedding timelines and floor plans using our systems and tools
Build and maintain vendor relationships across the Triangle and Greensboro; contribute to our preferred vendor list with strong local options
Communicate consistently and proactively with couples, vendors, and the KSO team using our email templates and SOPs
Document client decisions, vendor agreements, and timeline updates inside our planning systems
Travel within central NC and occasionally to other locations for weddings, training, and team gatherings
Flag market-specific opportunities and challenges to the CEO as we expand KSO's central NC presence
Step in as backup for other planners as needed

Required Qualifications:

Currently based in or actively relocating to central NC
Reliable transportation and willingness to drive 1.5+ hours from home, including some overnight stays
Comfortable working long event days (7 to 12 hours) and walking 10,000 to 22,000 steps in a single day regardless of a venue's terrain
Comfortable with weekend and evening work; flexibility on weekday networking events
Strong written communication; comfortable drafting professional client and vendor emails
Basic understanding of Google Drive & Google Sheets
Detail-oriented
LGBTQIA+ affirming, in practice as well as in principle
Comfortable driving in varied weather and seasons
A love of connecting with people: networking & clientele
Must love working alongside a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Existing relationships with venues, florists, photographers, or other wedding vendors across central NC
Ideally at least 2 years' experience, but no former experience required. Ideally has assisted other planners on wedding day
Sustainability-focused planning experience or genuine interest
Comfort with public networking and representing a brand to peers, clients, and venues

Compensation & Growth:

$20/hour starting, with rate increases tied to performance outcomes, and bonuses based on client outcomes
Reimbursement for approved travel, required supplies, and networking event fees
Mentorship directly from the CEO and access to KSO's full SOP library, planning systems, and template library on day one
Real growth paths available within the business

How to Apply:
Send a resume and a short note to [email protected] telling us why you're awesome
Follow this subject line example: "NC Planner - [YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL HERE]"

We'll review applications on a rolling basis and interview qualified candidates with