2013 Internship Opportunity

Red Heels Events is looking for someone to join the team for the 2013 Wedding Season!

Position: Internship as Event Assistant

Job Description: Event Assistants will work closely with the Event Planner on the day of the event doing tasks such as: setting up decor at ceremony and reception venues, assisting bridal party, helping Planner manage time lines, working with other vendors and assisting them as needed, and much more. Occasional weekday office hours may be included to work on time lines, wedding packets, photo shoots, attend venue walk-throughs and meetings with Planner and other miscellaneous projects. The office hours are not required but help in learning the full process that goes into planning an event.

This is an unpaid internship but Event Assistants will walk away with great hands on experience in planning and coordinating events. This internship gives you the opportunity to get your hands dirty, work with real clients and professional vendors and at beautiful locations throughout West Michigan.

Minimum Requirements: This position is open to college students looking to gain experience in the wedding and event industry. Preferably pursuing a degree in a related field (hospitality & tourism, communications, public relations, etc.). Ideal candidates are friendly, hard working, outgoing, able to take direction well, calm under pressure and great at communicating. Weddings are hard work so the candidate must be willing to get their hands dirty and work long hours (wedding days can be up to 15 hours long).

Candidates must be available to work weekends, most events occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday and are located in West Michigan from Grand Rapids to the lake shore. Assistants must be able to drive to Red Heels Events office in Hudsonville, which is 20 minutes west of Grand Rapids and 25 minutes east of Holland, for weekday office hours.

How To Apply: If you are interested in applying for the position of Event Assistant with Red Heels Events or have other questions, please email your cover letter and resume to Michelle@RedHeelsEvents.com. We will be accepting resumes until March 1st.

Thank you!