Assistant Wedding Planner Jobs in Springfield, VA

The Venue Coordinator is responsible for assisting with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing an operational management plan for NOVA Parks event rental sites. 

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

 Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Respond to verbal and written inquiries for information about NOVA Parks rental facilities.
• Work closely with in-house site and Catering staff as well as outside event staff.
• Assist with planning and participation in wedding shows, open houses, and other facility marketing outreach.
• Provide information on various events.
• Reserve required space/facility and ensure readiness for event.
• Serve as liaison between renters and NOVA Parks in the absence of the Facility Manager and Park Manager; oversee events.
• Ensure timely and orderly cleaning of facility before and after use.
• Respond to inquiries for reservations and book reservations.
• Promote and market rental facilities by providing information on other facilities and rental options.
• Actively develop new sales leads.
• Correspond with clients to confirm reservations, to initiate prompt payment and/or to make special arrangements as requested or required; communicate those needs with management.
• Receive and/or process payments, issue receipts, prepare other documentation as needed.
• Generate standard reservation permits and contracts.
• Operate personal computer to prepare correspondence and/or reports.
• Compile detailed activity reports to include bookings, cancellations, deposits, payments, sales projections and leads.
• Order and maintain needed supplies.
• Prepare various statistical reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including most weekends during wedding season.
• Ability to perform routine custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms and stocking supplies, sweeping floors and helping with preparation and clean-up of special events.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices involved in Event Facility Management preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of marketing principles and techniques with ability to assist with the development and implementation of an effective, results-driven promotional plan.
• Knowledge of reservation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic event catering functions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, and partnerships with outside vendors/contractors/associations.
• Considerable ability to identify and isolate problems and to initiate appropriate actions.
• Considerable ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and special interest groups, and to provide a strong, positive public relations program; w/considerable ability to interpret and explain NOVA Parks policies, rules, and procedures to employees and to the public.
• Considerable ability to communicate clearly and effectively with ability to prepare and present accurate reports.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and various software applications.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain driver's license with safe driving record.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends at special events and/or ceremonies.
• Ability to obtain food service certification.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.