Career Opportunities
Assistant Event Planner
Part-time position, hourly pay of $15-$20/hour plus tips
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Approximately 2 picnics a week.
We are currently hiring an Assistant Event Planner! Come join the team named WRAL’s Event Planner of the Year for three years in a row!
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for organizing picnic events from conception through completion
Pick up and transport equipment/decor to the picnic locale
Style picnic in line with the standards set forth by Southern Picnics
Prep and assemble floral arrangements
Photograph/video picnic
Provide excellent hospitality and customer service to clients
Must be available 2 weekends a month
Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
Qualifications
A creative eye and ability to design picnics
Attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Additional Qualifications (Not Essential)
Previous experience in event planning or other related fields
Photography skills
Floral design skills
Background in guest services
Project management skills
About Southern Picnics
Southern Picnics is a Raleigh-based, woman-owned company that curates an upscale picnic experience. Our picnics reflect a classic Americana style and incorporate vintage and antique decor to offer a custom picnic that’s unique for our clients. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and partner exclusively with women and minority-owned businesses in Raleigh to curate the picnic experience.