Event Designer - Bellevue Hall

JEFFREY MILLER HOSPITALITY; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 7,812 - 13,392; Part time

Job summary

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is seeking a part-time Event Designer for our Bellevue Hall & Cauffiel Estate venues in Wilmington, DE.

The role requires on-site presence for events and client visits, with many behind-the-scenes duties completed remotely. Responsibilities include acting as the main client contact, coordinating tastings, floor plans, and day-of event coordination, while supporting multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in planning, events, or a similar field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Chrome for paperwork.
• Own laptop required (PC preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to Wilmington venues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage events of all sizes.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills—warm, professional, and supportive.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Weekend and weekday/weeknight availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for each client once introduced by the Venue Manager.
• Schedule and conduct appointments for menu development, tastings, floor plans, etc.
• Respond to client emails within 48 hours.
• Complete event planning forms on time for various departments.
• Schedule and conduct venue walkthroughs with each client prior to the event.
• Execute and oversee day-of event coordination, acting as the primary client contact.
• Assume additional shifts and administrative tasks as needed, including roles such as Assistant Event Coordinator, bartender, venue tours, and tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Planning.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Organizational skills

Weekend availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Chrome

Job description

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group (JAM) is seeking a part‑time Event Designer for our Bellevue Hall & Cauffiel Estate venues in Wilmington, DE. The role requires on‑site presence for events and client visits, with many behind‑the‑scenes duties completed remotely.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as main point of contact for each client once introduced by the Venue Manager.
• Schedule and conduct appointments (in person or by phone) for menu development, tastings, floor plans, etc.
• Respond to client emails within 48 hours.
• Complete event planning forms on time for various departments.
• Schedule and conduct venue walkthroughs with each client prior to the event.
• Execute and oversee day‑of event coordination, acting as the primary client contact.
• Assume additional shifts and administrative tasks as needed, including roles such as Assistant Event Coordinator, bartender, venue tours, and tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Planning.

Schedule Expectations

• 6‑8 month training under a designated mentor, paid upon completion.
• Commitment to planning 15 wedding events (first occurring in 2027).
• Average of 10 hours client‑facing and 10‑15 hours behind the scenes per wedding.
• Hybrid model: remote client communication (email, virtual meetings) conducted from home.
• Availability for client meetings—virtual or in‑person—across daytime and evening windows, with flexibility for weekends (Fri‑Sun) for tours, rehearsals, and day‑of coordination.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of experience in planning, events, or a similar field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Chrome for paperwork and documents.
• Own laptop (PC preferred over Apple).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to Wilmington venues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage events of all sizes.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills—warm, professional, and supportive.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline‑oriented, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Weekend and weekday/weeknight availability as required.

Compensation

• Commission‑based: $700‑$1,200 per event, paid in the period immediately after the wedding.
• Potential gratuities averaging $200 per event (not guaranteed).
• Bonuses and additional commissions for package planning, flawless paperwork, décor rentals, and rehearsals.
• Training stipend paid upon completion.
• Possible assistant‑coordinator hours at an hourly rate.

Equal Opportunity Employer