Hello and Happy Spring! We are currently in search of an awesome Seattle area based summer intern/apprentice to work with us starting in Mid-June.
The details:
The Intern will be responsible for assisting with weddings and events on weekends. Additional learning opportunities are available, such as blogging and social media contribution.
The ideal candidate must be polished, self-motivated, loves weddings, enthusiastic, detail oriented and comfortable being on their feet/active most of the day. They must be able to self-manage and work independently. Growth opportunities are available if the candidate is a right fit to join the event planning team as an Assistant Coordinator. This is a Woman, Best Friend, Co-Owned business. All three of our regular employees started as interns.
You would be able to work from home on any assigned tasks, such as blogging or vendor research. The time commitment is approx 1-2 hours a week for non-wedding day work. Occasional attendance at staff meetings required, approximately monthly. On weeks we have weddings the time commitment is approx 12 hours.
This is an extremely part-time position with potential to grow. Currently, we are looking for someone to start as an intern/apprentice, pay is $15/hour for the duration of the internship (through end of 2021 with most seasonal work phased out by early November). We are seeking the right candidate to grow with us, to be hired on as an assistant planner for 2022 with further growth opportunities (associate planner, etc) in the years beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Lead Planner at weddings (this is a multi-hats position and can include everything from placing table numbers to setting up chairs, getting the DJ a plate of food, to floofing the bride's dress before she walks down the aisle)
- Client and vendor communication
- Vendor research & networking
- Submit real weddings and styled shoots for publication
- Assist in planning market events, such as industry open houses
Desired Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have own vehicle, cell phone, and laptop.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with limited time frame
- Detail oriented with exceptional level of accuracy and follow-through
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
- Works well within a team oriented environment
- Flexibility to work from home, some weekend availability required.
- Ability to prepare written reports and correspondences, and presentations as required
- Agile at prioritizing and managing multiple projects
- Must possess strong communication, time management and collaboration skills; confident, self-starter, independent thinker
{Extra bonus point for candidates with previous event or wedding planning experience!!!}
We have weddings all over the Puget Sound, including many in Blaine, WA so if you are willing to travel you will have more hands on opportunities.
Compensation:
-$15 an hour to start (through 12/31/21)
Estimated assistance at 5-10 weddings in the 2021 season.
-Opportunity to be promoted
Please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio {if applicable} by email. Deadline is 4/30. We will contact if you if we would like to schedule an interview. info@itsyourdayevents.com
Cheers! The It’s Your Day Team
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