Event Designer - Bellevue Hall

Jeffrey

A. Miller Hospitality Group (JAM) is seeking a part‑time Event Designer for our Bellevue Hall & Cauffiel Estate venues in Wilmington, DE. The role requires on‑site presence for events and client visits, with many behind‑the‑scenes duties completed remotely.

• Act as main point of contact for each client once introduced by the Venue Manager.
• Schedule and conduct appointments (in person or by phone) for menu development, tastings, floor plans, etc.
• Respond to client emails within 48 hours.
• Complete event planning forms on time for various departments.
• Schedule and conduct venue walkthroughs with each client prior to the event.
• Execute and oversee day‑of event coordination, acting as the primary client contact.
• Assume additional shifts and administrative tasks as needed, including roles such as Assistant Event Coordinator, bartender, venue tours, and tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Planning.

• 6‑8 month training under a designated mentor, paid upon completion.
• Commitment to planning 15 wedding events (first occurring in 2027).
• Average of 10 hours client‑facing and 10‑15 hours behind the scenes per wedding.
• Hybrid model: remote client communication (email, virtual meetings) conducted from home.
• Availability for client meetings—virtual or in‑person—across daytime and evening windows, with flexibility for weekends (Fri‑Sun) for tours, rehearsals, and day‑of coordination.

• 2‑4 years of experience in planning, events, or a similar field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Chrome for paperwork and documents.
• Own laptop (PC preferred over Apple).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to Wilmington venues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage events of all sizes.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills—warm, professional, and supportive.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline‑oriented, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Weekend and weekday/weeknight availability as required.

• Commission‑based: $700‑$1,200 per event, paid in the period immediately after the wedding.
• Potential gratuities averaging $200 per event (not guaranteed).
• Bonuses and additional commissions for package planning, flawless paperwork, décor rentals, and rehearsals.
• Training stipend paid upon completion.
• Possible assistant‑coordinator hours at an hourly rate.

Equal Opportunity Employer