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LeafHome

Event Marketer

Fuquay Varina, NC · On-site

$18/hr

Ability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) * Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license ... planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as ...

LeafHome

Event Marketer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18/hr

Ability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) * Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license ... planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as ...

LeafHome

Event Marketer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18/hr

Ability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) * Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license ... planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend event planner in Raleigh, NC is $29.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.37 and $34.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Weekend Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in coordinating logistics, often supported by a background in hospitality or event management. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless events, client satisfaction, and the ability to manage unexpected challenges effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by Weekend Event Planners and how can they be managed?

Weekend Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, tight timelines, and coordinating with vendors who may have limited weekend availability. To manage these issues, strong organizational skills and contingency planning are essential, as is open communication with clients and suppliers. Building a reliable network of vendors and maintaining detailed schedules can help ensure events run smoothly, even when unexpected situations arise.

What does a Weekend Event Planner do?

A Weekend Event Planner is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing events that primarily take place over weekends. This can include weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, festivals, and community events. Their duties often involve managing logistics, booking venues, coordinating vendors, overseeing event setup and breakdown, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Weekend Event Planners must be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and skilled at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
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Title Event Sales Coordinator| Full-Time | Carolina Club UNC Alumni

Title Event Sales Coordinator| Full-Time | Carolina Club UNC Alumni

Teamwork Online

Chapel Hill, NC

$22 - $25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Event Sales Coordinator| Full-Time | Carolina Club UNC Alumni
Location US-NC-Chapel Hill
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 weeks ago(5/2/2026 9:08 AM)
Job ID 2026-31142
Group OVG - Venue Management
Location Name Carolina Club UNC Alumni
Category Event Management / Sales
Type Regular Full-Time
Location : Location US-NC-Chapel Hill
Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group
Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
Location : Postal Code 27514
Location : Address 150 Stadium Dr
Job Post Information* : Post End Date 7/31/2026
Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Overview

The Event Sales Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the events taking place in the venue including developing, detailing and coordinating all event related activities key to the operation of the facility including but not limited to markating support, event details, client communication, internal communications, invoicing, follow up, distribution of event information and customer service representation to our guests and logistics of departmental activities relating to events.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00 - $25.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 31, 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Communicates all event information to the appropriate Departments and staff.
  • Develop, implement and manage event details and logistics in conjunction with all team members.
  • Develop accurate event menu and beverage information, and ensures that event set-ups are accurate.
  • Communicates in a timely manner with each Department Head regarding specific needs and information for each event.
  • Prepares and distributes Event Order Sheet to all staff and Departments in a timely manner.
  • Prepares post event report for all events coordinated.
  • Work with event planners to coordinate and facilitate client needs for each event and provide cost estimates as required/requested.
  • Preparation of and submission of expenses for event billing and invoices. 
  • Executes other operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 4-year degree from a college or university preferred.
  • 1-2 years of event sales experience with private clubs, hotels, convention centers, or similar venues preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules (including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, CRM and evnet planning software.
  • Familarity with event billing and invoices a plus.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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