Job Description

Do you have what it takes to work with a team of fun people and fulfill our mission of treating EVERY visitor as your personal guest?

Expand your career by joining the fun and dynamic team at Morningside Inn. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Wedding   Event Coordinator at our all-inclusive, private estate wedding venue located in Frederick, Maryland. Event Coordinators get to be an integral part of what is often the most important day in the life of our brides and grooms!

The Event Coordinator has one of the most important roles at Morningside Inn and is responsible for successfully executing events planned by the Sales and Wedding Planning Team, communicating with clients and vendors but the most important role is providing the very best service to our clients on their wedding day.

Benefits

• We offer many great benefits, including a Thursday - Sunday work schedule and free early access to your pay through Homebase.

Job Summary

This position requires someone who is extremely hospitable in nature, patient and detail-oriented. Must be able to keep track and execute every detail of a wedding or other catered event.

Must be positive, friendly, professional and organized.

Expect to work Thursday evenings and weekends with Monday-Thursday Day off.

This position is physically demanding, including 10+ hour shifts on your feet, moving tables and chairs. Our venue is two levels and you will need to move up and down stairs several times per event. Our Wedding Coordinators are expected to work alongside the staff for the entirety of the event and help with any task if necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for communicating with Chef, Head Waitstaff to ensure all aspects of event are perfectly executed
• Coordinates all assigned catered functions. Responsible for following detailed planning sheet to set up and follow through on all details of the event.
• Reviews and has a thorough understanding of all paperwork to coordinate scheduled events. Learns and completes own event paperwork to ensure a successful event.
• Meets weekly with the departments to plan and coordinate scheduled events to ensure the efficient execution of the event and that it adheres to the client’s invoice/contract and expectations.
• Inspects venue space prior to scheduled event to check whether room setup, menu, and schedule of events conforms to the functions sheet.
• Greet financially responsible clients prior to the onset of the function and is present throughout the duration to assist where needed. Periodically checks with client/VIPs to ensure satisfaction with the function and to respond to any additional requests.
• Continually directs and assists banquet staff during the entire event to ensure that all details are carried out according to the client’s specifications.
• Supervises cleanup and breakdown of function after its completion; accounts for all equipment and supplies; and ensures its return to storage area.

Qualifications and Skills

Schedule:  Must be available and willing to work Thursday evenings and weekends and late nights , and any other times as required to coordinate parties and perform any other job responsibilities.

Experience: 2 years experience working as Wedding Coordinator or Wedding Planner

Certification: Certified Wedding Planner or Degree in Event Planning

Education: Two-year associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college desired. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language of clients, banquet staff and other employees.

Physical: Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 10 hours in length and to lift, bend, and stoop. Must have the ability to frequently lift 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to maneuver stairs multiple times during shift.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time with Seasonal Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule: Thursday evening to Sunday night as event schedule dictates

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Seasonal work, Remote job, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Afternoon shift,

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