Assistant Event Coordinator

JEFFREY MILLER HOSPITALITY • Paoli, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

JAM is seeking an energetic, dedicated, and hardworking individual to help execute weddings and special events as a part-time Assistant Event Coordinator. This role supports the Event Designer (aka wedding planner) on the day of the event to ensure flawless execution. This is a weekend position and a great way for someone looking to break into the wedding industry. JAM provides innovative cuisine and extraordinary hospitality for over 700 weddings every year. We have 15 beautiful venues in the Greater Philadelphia area. Work will be done in-person at whichever venue is closest to you: John James Audubon Center (Malvern, PA), Anthony Wayne House (Paoli, PA), Duke Art Gallery (Wallingford, PA), or Welkinweir Estate (Pottstown, PA). The average shift is 10 hours in length (1pm to 11pm) and pays $16/hr plus gratuities. You can expect to work around a dozen shifts during our wedding season that runs from April to November. Most shifts will be on Saturday and/or Sunday, but Friday availability is highly preferred!

Requirements

• Must be available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with prior notice.
• Have a driver's license and car, so you can drive to and from our venues.
• Desire and interest to work in the hospitality field.
• Be able to interact effectively and communicate well with clients and staff.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (10-12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Be present at events from set up to clean up and assist with both.
• Staging of décor and display stations.
• Handling of clients personal inventory items.
• Responding to guest concerns and providing help as needed.
• Setting up the suites for the bridal party and cleaning up afterwards.
• Expedite orders during dinner service.
• Seeing to the needs of the wedding couple and their families.
• Assist the event captain and event designer as needed during parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed