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Bridgewater State College

Event Planner

Bridgewater, MA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... UE) planning team coordinates campus events and provides customer service for meetings and ... The EP position does include night and weekend (N&W) coverage which is generally picked at the ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA

$20 - $21/hr

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA · On-site

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

Cape Fox Corporation

Event Planner

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... event planning, event coordination, and communications support to the Federal Transit ... Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables. * Strong written and oral ...

Cape Fox SS

Event Planner

Washington, DC

$80K - $90K/yr

... event planning, event coordination, and communications support to the Federal Transit ... Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables. Strong written and oral communication ...

Straumann

Education Event Planner

Andover, MA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Lead end-to-end event planning for assigned sales regions, and support logistics of large-scale ... Travel overnight and on weekends as needed. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in ...

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How much do temporary weekend event planning jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary weekend event planning in the United States is $17.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Weekend Event Planning vs Event Coordinator?

AspectTemporary Weekend Event PlanningEvent Coordinator
CredentialsNone required, but relevant experience helpfulTypically requires experience in event planning, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentShort-term, event-specific settings, often on weekendsOngoing role managing multiple events, often full-time or part-time
Employer & Industry UsageEvent planning companies, venues, or clients for specific eventsEvent planning firms, corporations, or venues managing multiple events

Temporary Weekend Event Planning involves short-term, event-specific work primarily on weekends, often with flexible or no formal credentials. In contrast, an Event Coordinator typically manages multiple events over time, may require experience or certifications, and works in a more ongoing capacity. Both roles are essential in the event industry but differ in scope, duration, and responsibilities.

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Event Planner

Event Planner

Service Corporation International

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 8 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Responsible for planning and implementing detailed events within a few days. Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family's wishes and contract. Communicates instructions, expectations, budgets, and deadlines to vendors and support staff.
Event Planning
  • Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification
  • Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants
  • Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline
  • Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements
  • Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues
  • Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up
  • Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support
  • Available during events to resolve issues
  • Responsible for events to meet or exceed the family's wishes
  • Performs a variety of event planning duties such as ordering of memorabilia, stationary, scanning photos, coordinating the development of electronic presentations, music, or drafting obituaries

Administration
  • Working with Corporate Products, sources local vendors for catering, flowers, and other local service products
  • Obtains pricing and ensures inspections are compliant and business practices are in good standing
  • Develops catering menus
  • Collaborating with Corporate Products follows guidance for vendor contract & pricing approval
  • Maintains vendor Key Performance Indicators and metrics regarding contract compliance
  • Develops and maintains Event Playbook including event plans, KPIs, and lessons learned
  • Documents areas for improvement and reviews with manager to implement enhancements
  • Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
  • Associates degree in hospitality, event planning, or related discipline required. Two (2) years of event planning experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience
  • At least one (1) year event planning or catering experience is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Computer literate and proficient with MS Office
  • Ability to use proprietary software in the administration of responsibilities

Work conditions
Work Environment
  • Work is primarily indoors, also includes working outdoors during all seasons and weather
  • Professional attire required when in contact with families

Work Postures
  • Frequent continuous period of time sitting or standing up to 6 hours per day
  • frequently climbing stairs to access buildings

Work Physical Demands
  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours
  • Flexibility of availability is a requirement
  • Standards hours include nights and weekends, when the majority of Services occur
  • Typically, less than 20 hours a week is worked M-F 8am-5pm
  • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location travel required

Compensation:
Salary: Starting at $20.00/hr.
Benefits:
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Postal Code: 21211
Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical
Job Location: US-MD - Baltimore

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