Private Event Assistant
Job Type: Casual
Job Period:
Mennonite Heritage Village is looking for a reliable and energetic person to become our Private Event Assistant. The position helps support weddings, corporate events, community gatherings, and special functions. This is a casual position with limited hours in the winter months.
Position Details
- Casual hours based on event bookings
- Primarily evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
- Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities
- Assist with event setup and teardown
- Arrange tables, chairs, linens, décor, and signage
- Help maintain cleanliness during events
- Support wedding ceremonies and receptions including tear down, late hours, opening gates, and locking up at the end of the night
- Assist clients, vendors, and guests with professionalism
- Help with basic decorating and event preparation
- Work independently during certain shifts and event setups
- Safely use ladders for decorating
- Follow venue policies and safety procedures
Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Friendly and professional attitude
- Fast-paced, quick learner
- Detail-oriented
- Multi-tasking
- People person
- Ability to lift and move tables, chairs, décor items, and set up sound systems and projectors
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends
- Comfortable working alone when required
- Ability to safely work on ladders and at heights
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Event, hospitality, or customer service experience is an asset but not required
- Must be dependable and able to work long hours in a fast-paced environment
Please submit your resume by June 22, 2026. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.