Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Wedding & Event Assistant

Shining Tides is a picturesque waterfront venue located in the quaint seaside village of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Wedding Season Event Assistant/Intern. If you are looking for an incredible experience and the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Self-motivated with an eagerness to contribute toward creative concepts
• A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Comfortable under pressure with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good communication skills
• Personable with a good sense of humor
• A positive, can do attitude

POSITION SUMMARY

Assistant/Intern will assist in planning and execution of weddings and other private events. The Special Events Intern will work alongside the Sales & Event Manager and experience firsthand how private events come together and will eventually have the opportunity to run events independently. The position offers a unique role for a talented and enthusiastic person to learn every facet of venue management and event planning in a hand-on capacity.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the overall direction of the Sales & Event Manager, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gain fundamental experience in wedding planning and design and will work on projects requiring organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Assist with event preparation, dcor set-up, management, and break down
• Learn how to give tours of the venue and sell the space
• Assist and eventually run wedding ceremony rehearsals and ceremonies
• Coordinate various vendors associated with events
• Understand and assist with client contracts and billing
• Attend final meetings with the client and catering company (to finalize event details and timelines)

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally, the successful candidate is currently an upper-level undergraduate student majoring in event management or hospitality or in a related program/field
• A self-starter and team player with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various types of people and personalities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry
• Ability to multi-task while quickly adapting to a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Most Friday & Saturday afternoon/evenings with Sundays off. Approved days off are acceptable, but Friday & Saturday availability is generally required
• Must be able to work through the end of August

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $18-20 per hour (plus college credit if applicable)

Seasonal (June through August) 20-25 hrs/week

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Internship, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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