Part Time Wedding & Event Planner Jobs in Michigan

Westborn Market | Wedding and Special Events Driver

Job Title: Wedding and Special Events Driver

Department: Floral

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Floral Director, Floral Manager

About Us:

Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years we’ve expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! We’re now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit.

Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us!

Job Description

Westborn Market is seeking a dependable, professional Wedding and Special Events Driver to support floral weddings, corporate events, and other special event installations. This position will be responsible for safely transporting floral arrangements, décor, equipment, and supplies to and from event locations. The position will involve heavy lifting, loading and unloading, transporting floral pieces and equipment, event setup, and occasional evening teardowns.

This will be a part time position averaging approximately 10 hours per week, primarily on weekends. 

Employee Benefits

• 20% employee discount active on your first day of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members
• 401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members
• Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market
• Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members
• Team lunches

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial van and box van
• Load, transport, and unload floral arrangements, décor, equipment, and event supplies
• Assist with wedding and special event setups
• Assist with occasional evening teardowns and pickups
• Handle floral pieces and equipment carefully to prevent damage
• Follow delivery schedules and event timelines
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Westborn Market positively at event locations
• Assist the floral team with additional event-related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Comfortable and experienced driving a commercial van and box van

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and safely move large floral pieces and equipment

• Availability on weekends and for occasional evening teardowns

• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to follow detailed instructions

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Hours:

Additional hours may be available in the floral department for candidates who are interested in working a larger weekly schedule. Floral experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.