Wedding Chapel Director

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chapel Wedding Director provides hands-on support to wedding parties with confirmed Wedding Reservations, including an initial planning session and a customized rehearsal on the day of the ceremony.

This on-site, part-time role requires a HS diploma or GED and about 1 year of event management or wedding experience, with work on Fridays and Saturdays based on reservations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in event management or weddings.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support to wedding parties with confirmed reservations.
• Conduct initial planning session 8 weeks before the wedding date.
• Coordinate customized wedding rehearsal and day-of ceremony support.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with Chapel regulations for weddings.
• Provide a calming, welcoming presence on the wedding day.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Wedding planning

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Sep 22, 2026

Join our team and provide thoughtful support to couples on one of the most important days of their lives.

Be You.

The Chapel Wedding Director provides hands-on support to the wedding parties with confirmed Wedding Reservations. This includes an initial planning session (8 weeks before the wedding date), a customized wedding rehearsal, and assistance on the day of the wedding ceremony.

The Wedding Director ensures that the wedding parties understand and comply with all Chapel regulations for weddings, but also provides a calming, generous presence to ensure the best possible experience for all.

Work Arrangement – On-Site

Part-time; Work schedule will include Friday evenings and Saturdays based on confirmed wedding reservations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education – Generally requires HS Diploma or GED.

Experience – 1 year experience in event management or experience working with weddings.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Be Bold.

Activities Performed

Each wedding requires five activities conducted by the Wedding Director:

• Regular review of all reservations
• Initial consultation
• Wedding rehearsal
• Wedding ceremony
• Request for evaluation

Choose Duke.

If you enjoy supporting others and thrive in special event settings, we encourage you to apply!

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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