Event Coordination & Barn Operations Assistant

Village of Pinehurst; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Village of Pinehurst seeks an events assistant to help develop, promote and organize Fair Barn events. You will promote and book rentals, provide technical and logistical support, and coordinate with clients for smooth event operations.

Expect a high level of customer service and the ability to work weekends and evenings. Under the Venue Coordinator, you will engage with clients, tours, respond to inquiries, secure facilities after events, and coordinate with vendors such as florists and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Hospitality or events industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to arrange and follow through on event operations as assigned.
• Follow-up on customer inquiries and provide facility tours as directed.
• Communicates with client renters.
• Secures facility after each event, including locking doors and turning off lights.
• Provides information regarding external services for event planning (florists, caterers, entertainment).
• Informs supervisor of customer complaints with details and vendors involved when appropriate.
• Resolves customer complaints with input from the Special Events Coordinator as needed.
• Performs other assignments and special projects as required.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Professional demeanor

Work under pressure

Independence

Team collaboration

Reading/interpretation of requests

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality/events experience preferred

Job description

Village of Pinehurst seeks an events assistant to help develop, promote and organize Fair Barn events. You will promote and book rentals, provide technical and logistical support, and coordinate with clients for smooth event operations.

Expect a high level of customer service and the ability to work weekends and evenings. Under the Venue Coordinator, you will engage with clients, tours, respond to inquiries, secure facilities after events, and coordinate with vendors such as florists and