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Careers at Events by Mesita

Dreaming of a career in wedding and event planning?

Events by Mesita is always interested in meeting passionate, detail-oriented and creative professionals who want to grow within the wedding and events industry.

Whether you are beginning your career or bringing established experience to luxury events, we offer opportunities to learn, contribute and support meaningful celebrations.

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Executive & Event Operations Assistant

Part-Time | Hybrid | Metro Atlanta

Events by Mesita is seeking a proactive, highly organized Executive & Event Operations Assistant to support our founder and help manage the administrative and operational details behind Events by Mesita and Black Women in Weddings.

This is not a remote-only virtual assistant position. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing an inbox and calendar, working inside project-management systems, organizing the studio, completing local errands and assisting on-site during events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage email, calendar, scheduling and follow-up

• Maintain client, lead, vendor and project information

• Prepare professional correspondence and documents

• Track deadlines, approvals, invoices and outstanding items

• Support Events by Mesita and Black Women in Weddings administrative needs

• Assist with studio organization, event preparation, pickups and errands

• Provide on-site support during select weddings, events and installations

• Maintain accurate information across Asana, Dubsado, Aisle Planner, Google Workspace and other company systems

• Help document and improve recurring business processes

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Proactive follow-through and sound judgment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing important details

• Professionalism when communicating with clients, vendors and partners

• Comfort learning new technology and business systems

• Reliable transportation and the ability to complete local errands

• Availability for occasional evenings, weekends and event days

• Prior administrative, executive-assistant, hospitality or event experience preferred

Position Details

• Part-time hybrid position

• Administrative work may be completed remotely when appropriate

• Regular in-person availability is required for studio support, meetings, errands and events

• Event-day opportunities are paid separately based on the assignment

• Applicants must reside in or within a reasonable commuting distance of metro Atlanta

Applications will be accepted through October 9, 2026.

To apply, complete the application below and select Executive & Event Operations Assistant as the position of interest. Please email your résumé and cover letter to info@eventsbymesita.com with the subject line:

Executive Assistant Application – [Your Name]

Wedding-Day and Event Team Opportunities

Events by Mesita is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in supporting our weddings, events and installations. These are part-time, event-based opportunities, with assignments offered according to our event calendar and staffing needs.

Wedding-Day Assistants and Interns

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want hands-on experience in wedding and event planning, production and client service.

Responsibilities May Include

• Assisting with event setup and breakdown

• Supporting the lead planner and production team

• Organizing personal items, décor and event materials

• Assisting with vendor arrivals and check-in

• Helping manage wedding-party and guest movement

• Supporting timeline execution

• Completing event-day errands and runner assignments

• Maintaining a polished, professional presence around clients and guests

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine enthusiasm for weddings and events

• A positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed

• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently

• Professional appearance and communication

• Ability to remain on your feet and active for extended periods

• Availability for wedding and event days, typically 8–12 hours, including evenings and weekends

• Attendance at required pre-event team meetings

• Wedding rehearsal attendance when assigned

• Reliable transportation throughout metro Atlanta

Associate Wedding Planners

We are also accepting applications from experienced wedding planners for contract and event-based opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional wedding or event-planning experience

• Experience managing vendors, timelines, wedding parties and client communication

• Ability to lead assigned portions of an event independently

• Exceptional professionalism, organization and attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound event-day judgment

• Availability for required rehearsals, pre-event meetings and wedding days

• Reliable transportation throughout metro Atlanta

• Commitment to providing polished, thoughtful and elevated client service

Floral Freelancers

Events by Mesita is accepting applications from experienced floral designers and floral production assistants for event-based opportunities.

Assignments may include studio production, processing flowers, arrangement preparation, installation, event-day maintenance, breakdown and post-event floral cleanup.

Responsibilities May Include

• Processing, hydrating and organizing fresh flowers

• Preparing floral mechanics, vessels and production supplies

• Creating arrangements according to approved floral recipes and design direction

• Assisting with bouquets, personal flowers, centerpieces and large-scale installations

• Packing and labeling floral pieces for transportation

• Installing ceremony and reception florals on-site

• Maintaining a clean and organized floral production workspace

• Assisting with breakdown, disposal and return of reusable vessels and supplies

What We’re Looking For

• Professional floral experience or demonstrated floral-design ability

• Ability to follow recipes, reference images and creative direction

• Strong attention to color, proportion, mechanics and finishing details

• Ability to work efficiently within production timelines

• Willingness to perform both design and production-support tasks

• Availability for weekday production, early-morning installations, evenings and weekends

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to safely lift and carry floral arrangements, buckets, vessels and production materials

• Professionalism and respect for client confidentiality

Applicants should include photographs or a portfolio demonstrating their floral work and clearly identify whether they are applying as a lead floral designer, floral designer or floral production assistant.

Event Setup and Breakdown Crew

Events by Mesita is also building a dependable event-production crew for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, installations and seasonal projects.

These are hands-on, event-based positions that may require early mornings, late nights, weekends and extended periods of physical activity.

Responsibilities May Include

• Loading and unloading vehicles

• Packing, labeling and organizing event inventory

• Setting tables, chairs, linens, candles, signage and décor

• Assisting with ceremony, reception and specialty installations

• Moving inventory and equipment according to the approved floor plan

• Supporting floral, design and production teams during installation

• Completing venue resets and room transitions

• Breaking down décor and packing items carefully for return

• Checking inventory for missing or damaged items

• Returning inventory to the Events by Mesita studio in an organized condition

What We’re Looking For

• Dependability and punctuality

• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently as part of a team

• Professional conduct at venues and around clients and guests

• Ability to remain active and on your feet for extended periods

• Ability to safely lift, carry and move event inventory and equipment

• Comfort working early mornings, late evenings and weekends

• Reliable transportation

• Previous event, warehouse, moving, installation or production experience is helpful but not required for every assignment

Event assignments are offered according to experience, availability, event requirements and team fit. Submission of an application does not guarantee a specific number of events or hours.

To apply, complete the application below and select the position that best matches your experience. Please email your résumé, relevant experience and portfolio images, when applicable, to info@eventsbymesita.com with the position title and your name in the subject line.