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Assistant Event Planner jobs are open across hospitality, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, covering specializations in weddings, conferences, and corporate retreats, from entry-level coordinator roles to experienced senior assistants. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Glastender, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel bar and restaurant equipment, is accepting resumes for a part-time, onsite Event Planner. You can Expect More from your career when your creativity and organizational skills help make employees feel recognized, appreciated, and connected.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together and creating fun, thoughtful experiences for the people who make our company successful. Ideally, you will work four days per week, with the flexibility to adjust your work schedule to accommodate events.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will plan company events, meetings, and employee appreciation activities from conception through completion. You will bring fresh ideas, manage the details, and deliver well-organized events that meet quality and budget expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create engaging events and employee goodwill activities that recognize contributions and strengthen workplace relationships.
- Coordinate event details, including venues, catering, entertainment, speakers, rentals, audiovisual equipment, and travel accommodations.
- Research and select local vendors, coordinate services, and maintain vendor records.
- Develop event plans and timelines, track expenses, and find creative ways to make the most of each budget.
- Design announcements, invitations, and event materials; manage invitee lists and RSVPs.
- Coordinate event setup, schedules, and cleanup, and resolve issues as they arise.
- Assist the Vice President of Administration with charitable giving and related activities.
- Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, confidentiality, and safe work practices.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or vocational training in a related field preferred.
Experience: One to three years of related on-the-job experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including accurate, well-formatted event materials.
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
- A professional, personable approach and enjoyment of working with people.
- Resourcefulness, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to assess results and improve future events.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages and bonus program.
- Excellent benefits package.
- A people-first culture focused on safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- A company that lives its values – integrity without compromise, quality with pride, loyalty to stakeholders, and creativity driving continuous improvement.
- Proudly Made in the USA, with the stability and excellence of a U.S.-based manufacturer.
For more information about our company, visit www.glastender.com
To apply for this position, visit https://glastender.applicantpool.com/jobs/
Glastender, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel bar and restaurant equipment, is accepting resumes for a part-time, onsite Event Planner. You can Expect More from your career when your creativity and organizational skills help make employees feel recognized, appreciated, and connected.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together and creating fun, thoughtful experiences for the people who make our company successful. Ideally, you will work four days per week, with the flexibility to adjust your work schedule to accommodate events.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will plan company events, meetings, and employee appreciation activities from conception through completion. You will bring fresh ideas, manage the details, and deliver well-organized events that meet quality and budget expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create engaging events and employee goodwill activities that recognize contributions and strengthen workplace relationships.
- Coordinate event details, including venues, catering, entertainment, speakers, rentals, audiovisual equipment, and travel accommodations.
- Research and select local vendors, coordinate services, and maintain vendor records.
- Develop event plans and timelines, track expenses, and find creative ways to make the most of each budget.
- Design announcements, invitations, and event materials; manage invitee lists and RSVPs.
- Coordinate event setup, schedules, and cleanup, and resolve issues as they arise.
- Assist the Vice President of Administration with charitable giving and related activities.
- Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, confidentiality, and safe work practices.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or vocational training in a related field preferred.
Experience: One to three years of related on-the-job experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including accurate, well-formatted event materials.
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
- A professional, personable approach and enjoyment of working with people.
- Resourcefulness, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to assess results and improve future events.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages and bonus program.
- Excellent benefits package.
- A people-first culture focused on safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- A company that lives its values – integrity without compromise, quality with pride, loyalty to stakeholders, and creativity driving continuous improvement.
- Proudly Made in the USA, with the stability and excellence of a U.S.-based manufacturer.
For more information about our company, visit www.glastender.com
To apply for this position, visit https://glastender.applicantpool.com/jobs/
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant event planner jobs.
- 1-3 years of event coordination or event planning support experience
- Proficiency in event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite
- Strong vendor communication and contract coordination skills
- Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, or a related field
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience with budget tracking and expense reconciliation for events
Tips for Your Assistant Event Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to event types
Hiring managers for corporate event teams want to see conference and meeting experience, while wedding venues prioritize client-facing coordination. Adjust your bullet points to reflect the event type in each job listing rather than using one generic resume for every application.
Show vendor and logistics experience clearly
Vague claims about 'helping with events' won't stand out. Name the vendor types you've coordinated, the headcounts you've supported, and the logistics you owned, like catering timelines, AV setup, or venue contracts, so reviewers can quickly gauge your scope.
Get a CMP or CPCE certification early
Even as an assistant, holding a Certified Meeting Professional or Certified Professional in Catering and Events credential signals you're serious. Many employers list these as preferred, and candidates who have them move past the initial screen faster than those who don't.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant event planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a scenario answer for day-of crises
Interviewers almost always ask how you've handled a last-minute vendor cancellation or a room flip under pressure. Have a specific story ready that names the problem, the action you took, and the outcome, ideally from a real event you supported.
Follow up after interviews with event-specific detail
A generic thank-you won't differentiate you. Reference something specific from the interview, like a type of event the team runs or a tool they mentioned, and briefly connect it to your experience to reinforce why you're the right fit.
Assistant Event Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant event planners?
Martin's Caterers, EDGEWOOD PROPERTIES, and Flik Independent School Dining are hiring the most assistant event planners right now, with openings concentrated in California, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality groups, conference centers, and corporate event departments tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many assistant event planner jobs are remote?
About 16% of assistant event planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because day-of coordination requires physical presence. Remote and hybrid options appear most often in roles focused on virtual events, logistics planning, or administrative event support rather than hands-on venue management.
How do you become an assistant event planner?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer coordination roles, or entry-level hospitality work. Build familiarity with event management software and vendor coordination. Earning a credential like a Certified Meeting Professional designation strengthens your profile. Assembling a portfolio that documents events you've supported, even small ones, gives hiring managers concrete proof of your abilities.
How do you get hired as an assistant event planner with little or no experience?
Focus on transferable skills like logistics coordination, client communication, and project scheduling, which are valued even without formal event titles. Volunteer to assist with community events, nonprofit fundraisers, or campus programs to build real examples. Highlight any experience managing timelines, booking vendors, or handling last-minute changes, since those translate directly into what assistant event planners do daily.
What does the assistant event planner interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial phone or video screen focused on your coordination background, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with the events team lead or hiring manager. Expect scenario-based questions about handling day-of problems, managing vendors, and working under tight deadlines. Some employers ask you to walk through how you'd support a specific event type they run regularly.
Where can I find and apply to assistant event planner jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant event planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and event specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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