Event Assistant

Position Overview

Position Type: Part-time (8 – 20 hours per week depending on event schedule)

Reports To: Production Manager

Compensation: $18 per hour

The Event Assistant role exists to support the planning and production teams with weddings and events at CJ’s Off the Square. As an Event Assistant, you will work directly on event set-up, management, and clean-up to ensure every event runs smoothly and successfully.

Event Assistants are responsible for ensuring seamless event execution by assisting with tasks such as:

• Event Set-Up & Breakdown
• Setting tables and assisting with place settings
• Guest Support
• Welcome guests to events as a host/hostess
• Assist guests with parking
• Team Support
• Run errands for the planning team as needed
• Tidy showroom, storage, and kitchen areas

Our ideal Event Assistant is:

• Friendly, professional, and personable with a welcoming demeanor
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting the event schedule
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get the job done right
• Able to adapt to fast-paced environments and think on their feet
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
• Creative and solution-oriented in addressing client or event needs

• Candidates must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with no exceptions.
• Occasional weekday availability may be required depending on the event schedule.

• This is an entry-level position, ideal for candidates seeking to learn more about the wedding and event industry.
• Experience in event planning, retail sales, or hospitality is helpful but not required.
• Marketing, customer service, and creative writing experience is a plus.

• Enthusiastic about weddings and events with a strong passion for service and hospitality
• Must have a cell phone and reliable internet access for ongoing communication with the team
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for occasional errands or site visits
• Professional appearance and demeanor required

This role involves physical activity including:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Lifting/moving objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing a 10-foot ladder for event setup

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Interested candidates should visit  to fill out an application. All applicants will be contacted directly if they meet the criteria for the position.