Event Coordinator Contractor

N O W H I R I N G

C O N T R A C T P O S I T I O N

Event Coordinator Contractor Own our private events program — from first inquiry to final farewell.

R O L E D E T A I L S

Type:

Contract /

Freelance Hours:

Flexible — estimated 5-15 hrs/week to start, scaling with event volume

Location:

On-site for event days, remote for coordination and outreach

Compensation:

Commission on closed bookings + flat fee per event day; rates negotiable based on experience

A B O U T T H E R O L E

We host private events in our café space — wedding welcomes, graduation parties, business gatherings, cocktail hours, baby showers and more! We're looking for a contractor who already lives and breathes event planning to take full ownership of this program: responding to inquiries, closing bookings, coordinating logistics on event day, and actively building our private events business through outreach and relationship-building. This is a meaningful, independently run role with real room to grow as demand increases.

W H A T Y O U ' L L O W N

Client experience & event execution

• Manage inbound private event inquiries across all channels and respond promptly to prospective clients
• Conduct client consultations and guide the planning process from concept to execution, serving as their primary point of contact throughout
• Handle all event documentation and administrative tasks including proposals, contracts, and invoices
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown — coordinating with our café team to ensure every detail is executed to plan and every guest feels taken care of
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather client feedback and identify areas for improvement
• Identify opportunities to upsell additional services or packages to enhance the client experience and revenue New business development
• Proactively identify and pursue new event leads across corporate, community, and social markets
• Cultivate relationships with referral partners and vendors to drive bookings
• Represent the café externally and seek opportunities to raise the profile of our events program
• Continuously look for ways to strengthen and grow the program — from pricing and packaging to new event formats

W H O W E ' R E L O O K I N G F O R

• An active event planner or organizer with a portfolio of real events — this is a must
• Strong communicator who's warm, professional, and great at reading clients
• Highly organized and self-directed; comfortable working with minimal oversight
• Comfortable with both the creative side (helping clients envision their event) and the operational side (contracts, timelines, logistics)
• Existing network of vendors or referral partners is a big plus
• Experience with café, hospitality, or F&B event formats a bonus

H O W T O A P P L Y

Send us a brief intro, a few examples of events you've planned and executed (photos and videos are great!), and any questions you have about the role. jess@creaturecomforts.cafe

Pay:

From $1,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person