Assistant Event Planner

Part-time position, hourly pay of $15-$20/hour plus tips

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina

Approximately 2 picnics a week.

We are currently hiring an Assistant Event Planner! Come join the team named WRAL’s Event Planner of the Year for three years in a row!

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for organizing picnic events from conception through completion

• Pick up and transport equipment/decor to the picnic locale

• Style picnic in line with the standards set forth by Southern Picnics

• Prep and assemble floral arrangements

• Photograph/video picnic

• Provide excellent hospitality and customer service to clients

• Must be available 2 weekends a month

• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle

Qualifications

• A creative eye and ability to design picnics

• Attention to detail

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Additional Qualifications (Not Essential)

• Previous experience in event planning or other related fields

• Photography skills

• Floral design skills

• Background in guest services

• Project management skills

About Southern Picnics

Southern Picnics is a Raleigh-based, woman-owned company that curates an upscale picnic experience. Our picnics reflect a classic Americana style and incorporate vintage and antique decor to offer a custom picnic that’s unique for our clients. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and partner exclusively with women and minority-owned businesses in Raleigh to curate the picnic experience.