Part-Time Events Assistant: Onsite & Administrative Support

Rod 'N' Reel, Inc.; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rod ’N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD is seeking an Events Assistant to support the Director of Events with planning, preparation, and on-site execution of resort events, including concerts, family activities, and community celebrations.

The role blends administrative duties with hands-on event support, from coordinating vendors and preparing materials to guest check‑in and event breakdown, collaborating across resort departments to ensure guest-ready experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, hospitality, entertainment, customer service, restaurants, hotels, tourism, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable with good follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, setup, and execution of resort events.
• Maintain event checklists, calendars, timelines, and files.
• Prepare wristbands, credentials, signage, check-in materials, and supplies.
• Assist with vendor and entertainer arrival, setup, hospitality, and load-out.
• Organize entertainment information, including riders, schedules, COIs, and requirements.
• Assist with event setup, seating, signage, equipment, and guest flow.
• Support guest check-in, registration, VIP areas, activities, raffles, and other needs.
• Communicate event information to resort departments.
• Monitor event areas for safety and readiness.
• Address event-day issues and communicate with Director of Events.
• Assist with breakdown, inventory, and post-event follow-up.
• Provide general administrative support to Events Department.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Customer service

Time management

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Rod ’N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD is seeking an Events Assistant to support the Director of Events with planning, preparation, and on-site execution of resort events, including concerts, family activities, and community celebrations.

The role blends administrative duties with hands-on event support, from coordinating vendors and preparing materials to guest check‑in and event breakdown, collaborating across resort departments to ensure guest-ready experiences.