Event Planner Assistant

OverviewPlacement Type:N/ASalary:$20-25 Hourly$20 - $25/hrStart Date:May 12, 2026Job Title: Temporary Event Planner AssistantRole Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Temporary Assistant to support our event planning team for an approximately six-week assignment. This role is primarily task-driven and focuses on the administrative execution of event logistics rather than high-level strategy. The ideal candidate is a "common sense" problem solver who can work independently to chip away at a weekly task list.Position Details:Duration: 6 weeks, with the possibility of extension.Fully remote, working EST hoursHours: 15 to 20 hours per week.Schedule: Consistent daily blocks are preferred (e.g., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST) to ensure availability during the core workday.Location: Fully Remote (Must be available to work within Eastern Time Zone hours).Equipment: Must be willing to use a company-provided laptop to access the secure internal network and client email.Key Responsibilities:Vendor & Venue Coordination: Conduct research on decor options, outreach to event venues, and gather information from various vendors.Logistics Support: Call hotels to request and verify current rooming lists against registration data.Administrative Tasks: Manage tasks via a weekly list provided by the Senior Event Planner, ensuring all items are completed by week's end.Communication: Maintain professional correspondence via email and phone with internal team members and external partners.Requirements & Qualifications:Technical Proficiency: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Professionalism: Must be well-spoken, detail-oriented, and comfortable with phone-based outreach.Experience: Prior event experience is a "nice to have" but is not required. LI-MS2