Special Events Assistant
Weddings in Monterey Weddings in Monterey Monterey, CA Monterey, CA Part-time Part-time From $25 an hour From $25 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago We are looking for an outgoing person who has an interest in hospitality, photography, and/or weddings.
Our small businesses consistently rank in the top 5% of wedding and event companies in Monterey County and our owners have a combined 55 years of experience.
Wage:
$25 per hour.
After six months of employment, a one-time, $250 bonus will be paid (when working a total of at least 300 hours) What we would like to see from you:
- Updated resume - Cover letter (explaining why you are interested in this position and the hours you would be available to work (if it varies by the time of year).
Also, let us know how many total hours per week you want to work).
Requirements:
- Must have your own reliable transportation (as allowed, we can meet you at a central location including our office in Seaside to drive together to any weddings or events that are more than 10 miles from Monterey) - Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Typing (at least 40 WPM) - An understanding of social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest) - Availability on weekends Variety of Job Duties to possibly include:
Photography Assistant:
- Training will be provided before the first wedding/event (photography of weddings, renewals, dance schools and K-8 schools and sports) - Carrying equipment during shoots (camera bag, lighting equipment, ladder, etc) - Set up, check, and position lighting equipment.
- Assistance with positioning people during the photo shoot and reading off the shot-list.
- Using a Collapsible Light Reflector as necessary to ensure the best lighting on the couple - Learning and knowing the photo equipment (if our photographer asks to change out a battery or ask for a specific lens, that you can do that quickly) - Communicating our needs with event staff (hotels, event venues) as needed - Learn from our photographer (she answers questions when she can in the moment and she has the most 5-star ratings of any local photographer).
- Work in a beautiful outdoor environment all around the Monterey Peninsula on beaches, parks, and cliffs.
Wedding Assistant:
- Assist with setting up outdoor weddings including carrying and setting up chairs, arch, flowers, music system, etc.
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in parks, beaches, and private residences.
- Assisting with decorating the arch (if needed) and the ceremony area, operating the music system (outdoor speaker) for processional and recessional, and handing out flowers to the wedding party.
- After weddings, assist with breaking down the arch and carrying items back to the staging area.
- Answering guest questions (or getting one of our managers if needed) - Being aware of your surroundings and fixing issues as needed.
Learn from our officiant/planner who has been a part of over 2,000 weddings (and - former hospitality teacher).
He is happy to answer questions about weddings and the industry (and provide introductions to other industry professionals if you are interested in the wedding and event industry) - Work in a beautiful outdoor environment all around the Monterey Peninsula on beaches, parks, and cliffs.
Office Assistance/Social Media (Optional) Examples of recent tasks were updating information on hotel and reception venues, researching permits, posting to our Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Can mostly be done from your own home with meetings at our home office (or Zoom).
Some tasks require traveling to local hotels/venues with information and small gifts to remind them of our services.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
On call Weekend availability Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations:
Socially distance and wear mask as mandated by local government Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Events management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
Multiple Locations.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our small businesses consistently rank in the top 5% of wedding and event companies in Monterey County and our owners have a combined 55 years of experience.
Wage:
$25 per hour.
After six months of employment, a one-time, $250 bonus will be paid (when working a total of at least 300 hours) What we would like to see from you:
- Updated resume - Cover letter (explaining why you are interested in this position and the hours you would be available to work (if it varies by the time of year).
Also, let us know how many total hours per week you want to work).
Requirements:
- Must have your own reliable transportation (as allowed, we can meet you at a central location including our office in Seaside to drive together to any weddings or events that are more than 10 miles from Monterey) - Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Typing (at least 40 WPM) - An understanding of social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest) - Availability on weekends Variety of Job Duties to possibly include:
Photography Assistant:
- Training will be provided before the first wedding/event (photography of weddings, renewals, dance schools and K-8 schools and sports) - Carrying equipment during shoots (camera bag, lighting equipment, ladder, etc) - Set up, check, and position lighting equipment.
- Assistance with positioning people during the photo shoot and reading off the shot-list.
- Using a Collapsible Light Reflector as necessary to ensure the best lighting on the couple - Learning and knowing the photo equipment (if our photographer asks to change out a battery or ask for a specific lens, that you can do that quickly) - Communicating our needs with event staff (hotels, event venues) as needed - Learn from our photographer (she answers questions when she can in the moment and she has the most 5-star ratings of any local photographer).
- Work in a beautiful outdoor environment all around the Monterey Peninsula on beaches, parks, and cliffs.
Wedding Assistant:
- Assist with setting up outdoor weddings including carrying and setting up chairs, arch, flowers, music system, etc.
.
in parks, beaches, and private residences.
- Assisting with decorating the arch (if needed) and the ceremony area, operating the music system (outdoor speaker) for processional and recessional, and handing out flowers to the wedding party.
- After weddings, assist with breaking down the arch and carrying items back to the staging area.
- Answering guest questions (or getting one of our managers if needed) - Being aware of your surroundings and fixing issues as needed.
Learn from our officiant/planner who has been a part of over 2,000 weddings (and - former hospitality teacher).
He is happy to answer questions about weddings and the industry (and provide introductions to other industry professionals if you are interested in the wedding and event industry) - Work in a beautiful outdoor environment all around the Monterey Peninsula on beaches, parks, and cliffs.
Office Assistance/Social Media (Optional) Examples of recent tasks were updating information on hotel and reception venues, researching permits, posting to our Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Can mostly be done from your own home with meetings at our home office (or Zoom).
Some tasks require traveling to local hotels/venues with information and small gifts to remind them of our services.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
On call Weekend availability Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations:
Socially distance and wear mask as mandated by local government Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Events management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
Multiple Locations.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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