Assistant Wedding Planner

Joyful Journey Engagements; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Wedding Planner at a leading firm in Phoenix, focusing on personalized weddings. This role offers creative opportunities and growth, supporting the Senior Planner through logistics, communication, and execution during events. Perfect for those with a passion for creating joyful experiences!

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Experience with diverse wedding types

Qualifications

• Passion for weddings and interest in wedding planning.
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel in Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Wedding Planner with logistics and organization.
• Attend planning meetings and provide follow-up support.
• Oversee wedding day decor setup and assist teams.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Calm under Pressure

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Degree in Hospitality, Project Management or Business

Job description

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Reports To: Senior Wedding Planner (JJE Owner)

Job Summary:

Join our collaborative team as an Assistant Wedding Planner in Phoenix, supporting our Senior Wedding Planner to plan and execute highly personalized, multicultural, and bilingual weddings. This entry-level role is perfect for a proactive learner with a passion for weddings, keen attention to detail, and strong emotional intelligence. This multifaceted position encompasses a wide range of wedding planning tasks, offering the opportunity for creativity and long term growth within the company. No two days are the same at JJE!

You’ll play a crucial role across all stages of the planning process with organization of logistics, clear communication, and creative support alongside a Senior Planner. Strong project management skills, professionalism, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new systems are essential. We are proud to offer flexible work schedules to our team.

Evenings and some weekends are required. Availability on Nov. 15, 2025 and Jan. 17, 2026 is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Wedding Planning Support:

• Assist the Senior Wedding Planner during all stages of planning, with a focus on logistics, organization, and administrative tasks
• Help prepare planning documents such as timelines, floor plans, and setup instructions under supervision
• Attend planning meetings, take notes, and provide follow-up support as needed
• Organize and maintain wedding details in client portals
• Communicate professionally with couples and vendors to support Lead Planner as needed
• Assist in sourcing or researching venues and vendors for JJE couples
• Support the creation of mood boards, ful design proposals, and branded client deliverables

Wedding Day Execution:

• Attend all wedding rehearsals and wedding days to support the Senior Planner, JJE team, couples and vendors as needed
• Oversee wedding day decor setup and JJE Wedding Day Specialists (assistants)
• Capture behind the scenes content of wedding day for JJE marketing
• Senior Planner manage the timeline and details of the day, taking initiative to assist wherever needed
• Promptly and professionally address any unexpected challenges or emergencies that arise during the wedding, always maintaining professionalism and repose

Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications:

• Passion for weddings and interest in pursuing a career in wedding planning
• Skills: strong organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative to ensure a smooth client experience
• Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time on event days
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the Phoenix metropolitan area
• Access to a suitable working place with stable computer and internet connection
• Growth mindset with interest in growing with the company
• Skills necessary for long-term success: curiosity, creativity, and openness to feedback for growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in weddings or event planning
• Current student or graduate with a degree in one of the following: hospitality, project management, business, or a related field

We understand that great talent doesn’t always follow a checklist. If you’re passionate about weddings and believe you’d thrive in this role—even if you don’t meet every qualification—we warmly encourage you to apply and show us what makes you a great fit.

Hours and Compensation:

• Schedule: Part-time, hours vary by event schedule, season, and availability
• We proudly offer flexible scheduling! Evenings & some weekends are required.
• Compensation: $15/hour
• Primarily remote based. Some in person hours required throughout Arizona, primarily in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Application Process:

Please submit the following materials to [e-mail]:

• Resume
• Any Supporting Documents for JJE Review (optional)

Then, complete the initial application form here: https://forms.gle/Vnhq9Ns1oh7sDbek6

About the Company:

Company Information:

• We are a boutique wedding planning company focused on promoting wellness throughout the wedding planning journey. Our target market includes multicultural, multilingual, and destination weddings.

Company Values:

• Simplicity: Because wedding planning doesn't have to be complicated!
• Cheer: Because there should be lots of time to laugh and have fun during the engagement!
• Individuality: Because every couple is one of a kind and deserves a wedding planning package to reflect that!
• Passion: Because nobody wants a wedding planner who isn't passionate about celebrating love!
• Soul: Because we will pour our heart and soul into preparing for your big day, caring about the details as if it were our own!

Benefits and Perks:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Gain experience in planning a variety of wedding types and sizes
• Contribution to making couples' dreams come true

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Events Services

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