Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Flexible scheduling with required weekend availability for scheduled events

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating beautiful events and bringing clients' visions to life? We are seeking a creative, organized, and hands-on Event Manager to coordinate weddings, private celebrations, and special events in the Fort Walton Beach area.

This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in event planning, event booking, wedding coordination, floral arrangements, event décor, and rental logistics. You will help manage events from the initial client consultation and planning stages through setup, event execution, and breakdown, ensuring every detail meets the client's expectations.

The right candidate is dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working weekends to make each event a success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and book weddings, private parties, and special events.
• Communicate with clients to understand their vision, preferences, budgets, and event requirements.
• Assist with event design, floral arrangements, centerpieces, decorations, linens, lighting, drapery, and overall presentation.
• Coordinate event rental items, including tables, chairs, specialty furnishings, tents, décor, and related accessories.
• Manage event timelines, setup schedules, vendor communications, and logistical details.
• Oversee event setup, styling, on-site coordination, and breakdown to ensure everything is completed correctly and on time.
• Make adjustments when plans change and resolve unexpected event-day challenges professionally.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and ensure clients are satisfied with the finished event.
• Keep event details, bookings, inventory requirements, and client communications organized.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional evenings, according to the event schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event management, event planning, wedding coordination, or special-event production.
• Experience booking events and managing client relationships.
• Familiarity with floral arrangements, event décor, tablescapes, and visual styling.
• Knowledge of event rentals, setup logistics, and vendor coordination is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to assist with hands-on setup, styling, and breakdown as needed.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to local event venues as required.
• Flexibility to work scheduled weekends and occasional evenings.

Compensation

• $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling based on event bookings.
• Weekend availability is essential for scheduled weddings and special events.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applicants with experience as an Event Manager, Event Coordinator, Wedding Planner, Wedding Coordinator, Event Designer, Floral Designer, or Special Events Coordinator who are ready to take ownership of event details and deliver exceptional client experiences.

If you enjoy event planning, creative décor, floral styling, coordinating logistics, and making important occasions memorable, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL, serving local venues and surrounding Emerald Coast community 

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