Event Assistant

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Coordinating Miracles - Houston, TX

Part-time - Intern

Onsite - Houston, TX

About the position

The Event Assistant will support the planning and execution of various events, ensuring smooth operations and guest satisfaction. This part-time internship role is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and event management, providing an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the events team with a high number of events, ranging from small meetings to award ceremonies
• Accompanying events manager to both internal and external events
• Promoting events across all social media platforms
• Supporting the events manager with logistical and administrative support
• Maintaining records of all bookings e.g. venue and catering and taking payments where necessary
• Assisting with creative decisions
• Attending all meetings to act as a second point of contact
• Ad-hoc duties at events including, but not limited to, guest list management, showing guests to tables and taking coats
• Helping set up and dismantle events efficiently through to completion
• Ensuring all branded items for events arrive on time

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Some college preferred
• Strong background in hospitality or guest services is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in time management with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience in event planning or coordination is highly desirable
• Familiarity with contract negotiation processes is a plus
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and market trends related to events is beneficial
• A keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills to address challenges as they arise

Nice-to-haves

• Creative and used to thinking outside the box
• Excellent networker
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Personable and presentable
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated

Benefits

• Part-time hours
• Opportunity to develop skills in event management