Weddings InStyle & Events InStyle is hiring!

Weddings InStyle & Events InStyle is looking for an Intern to assist with the upcoming 2013 Season.

Before you shoot off that resume, please review the following to make sure this is you:

• You must understand confidentiality. We are a sounding board for our clients. Like in Las Vegas what is said and done with us, stays with us. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• You must be interested in the wedding/event industry. We prefer students studying Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management and Hospitality/Tourism.
• You must have strong communication skills.
• You must be available to work weekends (including Friday).
• You must be a hard worker and understand that while this job can be glamorous, on the day of the event, it’s an extremely physical gig.
• You must be able to commit to a 3-4 month internship term. Weekday & Weekends
• You must be well put together and presentable. We SELL style and drama we DON'T employ it! When we meet, we need to see how you would meet with our clients and vendors. So yes, we will be checking you out: your clothes, your hair, your makeup, your accessories….all of it. Do your clothes fit properly? No tight clothes, cleavage, etc please. 
• You must have a great sense of humour and be approachable and social.
• FINALLY, you MUST realize that this job is nothing like the Jennifer Lopez movie.  
• Own transportation is a bonus!

Still sound like you?  Fabulous! Here are some tips on how to stand out from the rest:

Tell us a little about yourself in the email body (but not your life story).  We want to get to a feel for your personality to see if we’ll mesh with our team! Bonus points if you love bubbly!

Please do not call us to check the status of applications. 

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with Clients & Vendors
• Social Media & Marketing
• Wedding Research for new local talent and trends
• Assistance in client meetings 
• Event Timelines
• Vendor Liaison
• Taste Tasting new Vendors
• Day of Event Coordination 

Bridal/Event Experience is preferred, but not a must. If you love Pinterest, Cupcakes, Champagne and everything chic, and are a Hopeless Romantic, and have a fabulous eye for detail-please apply.

Send your resume and cover letter to info@weddingsinstyle.ca

To apply, please write FALL INTERNSHIP in the subject of your email; include your resume as an attachment, and your cover letter within the body. Your cover letter should explain why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Be sure to include previous experience, what you'd like to gain from the internship and why you are passionate about this industry.

Learn more about Weddings InStyle and Events InStlye click on the highlighted links and don't forget to become a Fan on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/weddingsinstyle & www.facebook.com/eventsinstyle - we notice the little things and the enthusiasm.

This Internship is unpaid, however school credit can be negotiated and there are plenty of other perks that come along with the job.

We are ALSO seeking an Event Manager to Run Evening/Weekend Events

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct research to identify new opportunities for bringing about innovation in events
• Discuss with clients about their specific requirements and expectations concerning the event
• Manage and developed a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remains under the decided budget
• Search and negotiate suitable venue or locations if outside of our capacity as per the requirement of client and within their budgetary constraints
• Carry out all the functions as per legal guidelines and contracts
• Work on determining a suitable layout and theme of the event as per the requirement of the client
• Oversee new and existing staff prior to the event so that all operations and duties were executed smoothly and as per clients guideline

Key Skills & Core Competencies:

• Must be available to work evenings/weekends - this is a part-time position
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Communication and customer handling skills
• Ability to work in fast pace environment
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
• Have own transportation

Send your resume and cover letter to info@eventsinstyle.ca

To apply, please write EVENT COORDINATOR in the subject of your email; include your resume as an attachment, and your cover letter within the body. Your cover letter should explain why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Be sure to include previous experience, what you'd like to gain from the internship and why you are passionate about this industry.

This is a paid position. 

*Both positions must be available to interview in Ottawa.