Seasonal Wedding and Event Assistant Job at YMCA Southcoast, Mattapoisett, MA

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  • YMCA Southcoast
  • Mattapoisett, MA

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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