Wedding and Event Manager

Wedding and Event Manager Rye Venue Management

LLC - 3.5

Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Part-time $18 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Team management Attention to detail Conflict management Organizational skills Venue guest services Delegation Full Job Description RYE Venue Management manages wedding and event spaces in West Michigan and is looking for a highly energetic, detail focused, event manager to join the team. This position prepares the venues for upcoming events and will be on site the day of the event to ensure clients who are hosting an event have everything they need. This position gives anyone, seasoned or interested, in the events industry an opportunity to oversee events firsthand-the perfect position for anyone looking to play a key role in getting our clients' visions for their big day across the finish line.

Job Type:

Part-time. Hours will vary but this is mostly a part-time position focused on Fridays and Saturdays, with weekday opportunities sprinkled in here and there. Weeknight availability preferred.

Event Responsibilities:

Setting up venues for events, including chairs and building stages. Ensuring that seating arrangements adhere to floor chart. Working with clients and vendors to ensure venues are providing all items necessary to execute events. Ensuring the event hall is clean and organized. Adhering to event safety standards. Ensuring excellent levels of customer service. Overseeing/training of part time staff. Welcoming clients, guests, and vendors. Being able to provide useful information to event-goers. Inspecting equipment for damage after use and checking it against an inventory list. Packing up equipment when the event is completed.

Requirements:

Weekend availability. Outstanding organizational skills. Diligence and attention to detail. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor. Excellent written and verbal communication. Physical stamina and high energy levels. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to perform under stress. Excellent multitasking ability. Conflict management skills. May be required to lift items up to 15-20lbs.

EEO Statement:

RYE Venue Management LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About RYE Venue Management LLC:

RYE Venue Management is a venue management company that was established in 2018 to operate event venues. RYE's passion for providing clients with the best venue for their events has resulted in quick company growth in the West Michigan market with plans on expanding. RYE Venue Management now manages five local venues. The company is built upon the four core values of iPie - Integrity, Passion, Innovation, and Excellence.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Professional development assistance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

wedding: 1 year (Preferred) customer service: 1 year (Preferred) events: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person