Wedding/Event Assistant -Seasonal

250 Gibson Street near Charlotte, Canandaigua NY

Description

Position: Wedding/Event Assistant -Seasonal Reports To: Events Manager and Marketing Director Job Responsibilities:  Applies technical and professional standards and guidelines to coordinate, supervise and manage the operations of weddings & private events. • Assist wedding or event clientele and wedding/event service vendors in setup for ceremonies and/or receptions and events, including distribution of flowers, assistance/direction on music equipment setup, catering setup, bakery or floral setup, and any electrical requirements of musicians, DJ’s or live bands. • Schedule the necessary tram drivers needed, as well as wedding assistants and/or interns, photo escort (in the case of photo shoots) and wedding concierge. • Working with SG staff and volunteers, including all managers, tram drivers, guest service assistants, volunteers or photo shoot escorts • Oversee rehearsals, ceremonies, receptions, and private parties at Sonnenberg with event staff and volunteers. • Oversee security of wedding guests and catering/wait staff or other vendors servicing the wedding/event. And if necessary, drive wedding guests to their vehicles by tram. • Assist as needed to close, shut-down, secure and lock up reception venue after all wedding guests and service vendors are gone, following Sonnenberg closing procedures and directives of the Events Manager or other staff managers. • Maintain bridal wing of mansion in a clean, orderly fashion. Requirements: o Detail oriented and excellent organization/coordination abilities o Able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. o Able to work on your feet for lengthy periods of time, sometimes in poor weather conditions o Come to work prepared in practical, yet professional attire suited to serving wedding clientele o Maintain a positive, professional demeanor and speech with wedding clients, guests and vendors o Must be available to work several Fridays and most Saturdays (ceremony/reception service times span from 1pm-Midnight) and some Sunday events (times vary). Occasional Thursday night rehearsals possible. Accepting resume’s until April 1, 2022. Wages are $14/hr. and up to 40 hours /week.