Assistant Events Manager

Overview
The Event Manager plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events bookings across a small family of well known brands. This position requires a dynamic individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring that each event runs smoothly and meets the expectations of clients and attendees. The Event Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders, including vendors, clients, and team members, to create memorable experiences.

Duties

• Help develop and implement marketing strategies to promote upcoming events effectively and generate content.
• Directly oversee all aspects of event bookings alongside the owner and office staff. This includes specific booking detail confirmation, staff management, equipment maintenance, and specific event execution.
• Provide exceptional customer service before, during, and after events to ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and gather feedback for future improvements.
• Maintain organized records of all event-related documents, including contracts, invoices, and attendee lists.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in google workspace and tech savvy enough to learn new software as needed.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and team members. MUST be personable and well spoken.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies specific to events is highly desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with food service operations can enhance catering coordination efforts.
• A customer service-oriented mindset to ensure positive experiences for all stakeholders involved in events.
• Creative problem-solving skills to address any challenges that may arise during the planning or execution phases.

Position pay includes tips from events. Hours worked depend on booking dates and times as well as overall event team availability. A well managed team will provide flexibility in scheduling for the event managers.

The Event Manager role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about creating impactful experiences through well-executed events. This is a dynamic position enjoying the new scenario each event booking provides. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Where are you currently located? (Example: Cotton town, Columbia, SC or Southeast Columbia, SC)
• What is the most relevant experience you have for this position?

Application Question(s):

• Where are you currently located? (Example: Cotton town, Columbia, SC or Southeast Columbia, SC)
• What is the most relevant experience you have for this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Columbia, SC 29169 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14