Events at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works include but are not limited to Weddings, Farm to Table Dinners, Corporate Events, Baby Showers, Fundraisers, and Our Annual Salt Fest!
We foster an upbeat and team oriented environment. Together we execute elegant, rustic and authentic Appalachian experiences for our clients and guests.
The Assistant Event Manager is an integral part of executing all events that take place on our grounds. The Assistant Event Manager works closely with the Event Manager to aid in all aspects of event planning.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Event Manager include but are not limited to
- Communicating with Clientele
- Booking and Managing the Event Calendar
- Office Management
- Venue Tours for Clientele
- Historic and Production Tours for Guests
- Helping Customers and Guests Navigate Shop Merchandise
- Keeping and Maintaining Needs of the Grounds
- Moving, Setting and Breaking Down of Event Equipment
- Maintaining Event Equipment
At J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works we are looking for a skilled individual who has a passion and readiness to serve others. The Assistant Event Manager will have the following skills listed.
Skills Needed
- Communication
- Hospitality
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Networking
- Leadership
The Assistant Event Manager position will require a certain level of education, along with hospitality, office and food service experience to fulfill the position needs. The following outline is an extensive but not exhaustive list of the experience necessary to fulfill this position.
Experience Necessary
- Excellent Customer Service
- Serving Clientele or Guests.
- Issue Resolution of Clientele or Guests
- Going Above and Beyond to Provide an Experience
- Sales
- Selling a Product or Service
- Client Relations
- Microsoft Offices and Google Apps
- Word and Docs
- Excel and Sheets
- Power Point and Slides
- Phone
- PA and Phone Operations
- Making Calls for Client Relations
- Taking and Relaying Detailed Messages
- Answering all Calls in a Timely and Professional Manner
- Email
- Managing Inbox and Responding to all Mail Within a 24hr Period.
- Professional dictation and proper communication in all correspondence
- Send out follow up, confirmation and check in emails with clientele to promote the business and flow of communication.
- Kitchen/ Restaurant
- Cleanliness
- Operations
- Efficiency
- Management
- Store, Office or Kitchen Management
- Scheduling
- Hiring, Staffing and Disciplinary Action
- Banking Proficiency
- POS Proficiency
- Filing
- Running Reports
- Ordering Supplies
- Graphic Design
- Using Applications like Canva, Design Wizard, or Visme to make templates, flyers, signs and general infographics.
- Lifting Objects of 50 pounds or more
- Receiving Shipment or Moving Equipment
Education Necessary
- High School Diploma
- Bachelors (Preferred, Not Required)
The Assistant Event Manager position requires an individual with an outgoing personality! When considering the role of Assistant Event Manager, the following attributes will be desired of any individual who applies.
Desired Attributes
- Self Motivated
- Positive
- Passionate
- Team Oriented
- Hospitable
- Good Communicator
Applicants should reach out to Lillian Kratz, event manager, [email protected]
