Assistant Wedding Coordinator

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced wedding coordinator to manage ceremony and reception logistics, décor placement, guest flow, and vendor coordination on event day.

You will maintain a calm, professional demeanor, keep the timeline on track, handle last-minute changes, and ensure décor and spaces remain pristine from setup to finale.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in event coordination, including setup, guest management, and timeline monitoring, while providing exceptional client service and maintaining a professional demeanor throughout events.

Skills

Event Coordination

Guest Management

Timeline Monitoring

Problem-Solving

Client Service

Ceremony Setup

Reception Setup

Décor Placement

Event Flow Management

Room Flips

Specialty Moment Coordination

Job description

• Assist with ceremony and reception setup according to the approved floor plan
• Place décor items including signage, candles, favors, menus, place cards, and personal details
• Ensure décor and event spaces remain clean, organized, and presentation-ready throughout the day
• Welcome and direct vendors upon arrival
• Assist with ceremony organization, including lining up the wedding party and coordinating processional timing
• Help manage guest flow and answer guest questions throughout the event
• Monitor the reception timeline alongside the Lead Planner
• Assist with room flips and reception transitions when applicable
• Coordinate specialty moments including cake cutting, grand entrance preparation, speeches, first dances, bouquet toss, and other scheduled events
• Assist with collecting personal items and ensuring designated décor is packed appropriately at the conclusion of the event
• Support problem-solving efforts while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor
• Represent Leigh & Co. with professionalism, courtesy, and exceptional client service

Requirements

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Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in event coordination, including setup, guest management, and timeline monitoring, while providing exceptional client service and maintaining a professional demeanor throughout events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Event Coordination
• Guest Management
• Timeline Monitoring
• Problem-Solving
• Client Service

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Ceremony Setup
• Reception Setup
• Décor Placement
• Event Flow Management
• Room Flips
• Specialty Moment Coordination

Soft Skills

• Professionalism
• Courtesy
• Calm Demeanor

Industry Keywords

• Event Planning
• Wedding Coordination
• Vendor Management