Now Hiring: Event Assistants for 2024 Season!

We are looking for additional Event Assistants to help Intended make the 2024 wedding season our most memorable one yet! 

This role is part-time/casual and pays $25-29 per hour. Please review the Job Description below, and if you are interested, email us at: resumes@intendedevents.ca 

The Event Assistant is a key member of the Intended Events team, working closely with Event Leads to execute perfect, memorable events for our clients. This is a great part-time/casual role for someone newer to the events industry looking to make their mark. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and take-down of decorations, tables, chairs
  • Queuing team members, vendors, and wedding party for timeline moments as directed (wedding processional, speeches, music, etc.)
  • Understand and be able to execute directions based on event timeline and set-up instructions
  • Ability to improvise and think on your feet; react to situations as they arise 
  • Practice creative problem-solving based on directions and support from the Event Lead
  • Act with professionalism, kindness, patience, and integrity with clients, guess, and team members
  • Maintain a friendly and positive attitude, staying calm in difficult situations
  • Have a passion for creating meaningful, memorable experiences
  • Desire to improve and grow your knowledge and skills in the event management field

“Nice to Haves”

  • You’re interested in social media management or content creation 
  • You hope to lead and/or plan events on your own in the future (growth opportunities!)
  • Prior experience in the event industry or hospitality

Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects up to 40lbs without support 
  • Ability to work on your feet, indoors or outdoors, for up to eight hours (with breaks) 
  • Customer service experience or demonstrated skills 
  • Ability to get to/from events, including those that may be in urban or remote locations

Compensation:

  • Casual work offered between May and December 2024 (you can flexibly accept or decline individual shifts as it works for your own schedule). These events are mostly on weekends throughout the summer season.
  • Starting wage: $25/hr plus additional $4/hr for any late-night events (past 12:00AM)