Wedding Assistant

The Walt Disney Company; Celebration, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Wedding Assistant to support the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Event Services Managers in coordinating ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals, photography coordination, and related activities. You will help ensure logistics are in place, including photographer arrivals, catering setups, deliveries, and transportation coordination.

This is a casual temporary or seasonal role with fluctuating hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of event execution logistics.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, make decisions, and quickly adjust course when necessary.
• Effective problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone etiquette.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Walt Disney World policies and procedures.
• Full availability to work any day of the week, including overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and smartphones.
• Demonstrated Guest Service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, walk long distances, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Event Managers with the execution of wedding events and related activities.
• Provide back-up support for DFTW Open Houses at Francks Bridal Studio and Wedding Pavilion.

Skills

Event logistics

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Policy knowledge

Availability

Microsoft Office

Guest service

Outdoor work

Lifting

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Event Management

Tools

LightYEAR

Outlook

Teams

Job description

About the Role & Team:

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Job Description

The Wedding Day of Assistant role provides support to Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding Event Services Managers by assisting in the coordination and execution of events. The events include but are not limited to: ceremony, reception, rehearsal, photography coordination, dessert parties and engagements. The Assistant performs the function of being the eyes and ears for Event Services Managers to ensure all the logistics are in place during the execution of the event such as confirmation photographers arrived, F&B is set, deliveries are complete, limo has arrived, etc.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

Position Responsibilities

The Wedding Assistant responsibilities include assisting the Event Managers with the execution of wedding events, dessert parties, and handles occasional office duties. This role also provides back-up support for DFTW Open Houses at the Francks Bridal Studio and Wedding Pavilion.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of event execution logistics


• Effective organizational and time management skills


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, make decisions, and quickly adjust course when necessary


• Effective problem-solving and continuous improvement skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone etiquette


• Proven knowledge and understanding of Walt Disney World policies and procedures


• Full availability to work any day of the week, including overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and smartphones


• Demonstrated Guest Service skills


• Ability to work outdoors, walk long distances, and stand for extended periods of time


• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of LIGHTYEAR, Outlook, and Teams


• Knowledge of weddings, resorts, and/or the hospitality industry


• Effective partnering, collaboration, and teamwork skills


• Ability to type 50 WPM with demonstrated proficiency in grammar

Required Education

• High school diploma

Preferred Education

• Associate degree in Event Management or related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [e-mail] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida, is $19.60 - $24.50 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.