Seasonal Wedding & Event Assistant

Shining Tides is a picturesque waterfront venue located in the quaint seaside village of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Wedding Season Event Assistant/Intern. If you are looking for an incredible experience and the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Self-motivated with an eagerness to contribute toward creative concepts

A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry

Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Comfortable under pressure with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Good communication skills

Personable with a good sense of humor

A positive, “can do” attitude

POSITION SUMMARY

Assistant/Intern will assist in planning and execution of weddings and other private events. The Special Events Intern will work alongside the Sales & Event Manager and experience firsthand how private events come together and will eventually have the opportunity to run events independently. The position offers a unique role for a talented and enthusiastic person to learn every facet of venue management and event planning in a hand-on capacity.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the overall direction of the Sales & Event Manager, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gain fundamental experience in wedding planning and design and will work on projects requiring organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills

Assist with event preparation, décor set-up, management, and break down

Learn how to give tours of the venue and sell the space

Assist and eventually run wedding ceremony rehearsals and ceremonies

Coordinate various vendors associated with events

Understand and assist with client contracts and billing

Attend final meetings with the client and catering company (to finalize event details and timelines)

REQUIREMENTS

Ideally, the successful candidate is currently an upper-level undergraduate student majoring in event management or hospitality or in a related program/field

A self-starter and team player with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various types of people and personalities

Strong organizational and time management skills

A passion to learn about the wedding and special events industry

Ability to multi-task while quickly adapting to a fast-paced environment

Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Most Friday & Saturday afternoon/evenings with Sundays off. Approved days off are acceptable, but Friday & Saturday availability is generally required

Must be able to work through the end of August

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $18-20 per hour (plus college credit if applicable)

Seasonal (June through August) 20-25 hrs/week