Assistant Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Administrative AssistantThe Wedding Administrative Assistant responsibilities include responding to wedding and event inquiries received by telephone and email in a timely fashion to then assign to the appropriate Wedding & Catering Sales Manager on a rotation basis. The Wedding Administrative Assistant prepares contracts, estimates of charges, and maintains department banquet event calendar and other administrative tasks as requested within the office area. The Wedding Administrative Assistant provides email reply support as appropriate on behalf of the Wedding & Catering Sales Managers while they are away from their desks for client site visits and client tastings.The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort's actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process.Qualifications:College graduate preferred.Previous Resort, Hotel or Event Planning experience preferred.Food and Beverage experience strongly preferred.Computer training and typing skills required.Knowledge of local area helpful.Must have ability to communicate with proper grammar in English and provide legible, detailed communication and have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.Ability to use catering systems such as Salesforce or Delphi or reservations systems such as Versa.Must have strong organizational and leadership skills and able to compute basic mathematical calculations.Must have professional demeanor and positive, friendly attitude with the ability to perform job functions with attention to detail and accuracy.Expectations & Responsibilities:Creates and maintains banquet event orders for 'day' social groups and elopements to turn over to the Wedding & Catering Sales Manager who are client facing.Must have strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, attention to detail and creativity.Completes all required event documentation for the Town of Kiawah.Must be able to work Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.Maintains and supports Service Commitment and Core Values.Essential Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift minimum weight of 20 lbs. across short-medium distances.Must be capable of working Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.Must be able to sit / stand for a majority of shift while reaching, bending and stooping as needed.Must be able to work on site due to daily needs of the job requirements.Perks & Benefits:Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail ShopsEmployee Meal ProgramEmployee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the yearRecognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer RecognitionLeadership & Career DevelopmentBi-annual Wellness FairFree Parking!Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment.401k – available after 30 days of employmentKiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation.The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality.Join the BEST, APPLY NOW and Work in Paradise!The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position.All offers of employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort are contingent upon the results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or due to pregnancy. We truly appreciate your interest in Kiawah Island Golf Resort. If you have any questions regarding employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.