Event Manager

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Rye Venue Management - Grand Rapids, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Grand Rapids, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

RYE Venue Management LLC is seeking a highly energetic and detail-oriented Event Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This part-time position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about the events industry and want to gain hands-on experience in managing weddings and events. The Event Manager will be responsible for preparing our five wedding and event spaces for upcoming events and will be present on-site during events to ensure that clients have everything they need for a successful occasion. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee events firsthand, making it perfect for anyone looking to thrive in a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding environment. The Event Manager will work primarily on weekends, with hours varying between Thursday and Sunday. Responsibilities include setting up venues, ensuring seating arrangements adhere to the floor chart, and collaborating with clients and vendors to provide all necessary items for the event. The Event Manager will also maintain cleanliness and organization of the event hall, adhere to safety standards, and ensure excellent customer service throughout the event. Additionally, this role involves overseeing and training part-time staff, welcoming clients and guests, and providing useful information to event-goers. After events, the Event Manager will inspect equipment for damage, check it against an inventory list, and pack up equipment accordingly. This position is perfect for those who possess outstanding organizational skills, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a friendly demeanor. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, physical stamina, and the ability to perform under stress while multitasking effectively. Weekend availability is essential, and candidates should be prepared to lift items weighing up to 15-20 lbs. Join RYE Venue Management and be part of a company that values integrity, passion, innovation, and excellence in the event management industry.

Responsibilities

• Setting up venues for events, including chairs and building stages.
• Ensuring that seating arrangements adhere to the floor chart.
• Working with clients and vendors to ensure venues are providing all items necessary to execute the event.
• 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.
• Providing 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

• 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.
• Weekend availability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in wedding planning (1 year preferred).
• Experience in events management (1 year preferred).
• Customer service experience (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance