Wedding Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with the Executive Assistant to the Pastor to understand the couple’s preferences and then translate those into a successful rehearsal and wedding day plan.
• Cook up with vendors including florists, photographers, musicians, and officiating priests on the day of the wedding.
• Coordinate couples needs and communicate Basilica rules and procedures.
• Follow and maintain detailed timelines for the rehearsal and wedding.
• Conduct venue walkthroughs and rehearsal coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on the wedding day, managing logistics and troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Cook up guest logistics including seating arrangements, and special accommodations.
• Handle last-minute changes or emergencies with composure and professionalism.
• Responsible for having a professional appearance.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event planning or hospitality (wedding-specific experience preferred).
• Excellent bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to parishioners, public, visitors, coworkers, volunteers and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to exhibit dependable and reliable work habits.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision under challenging conditions using effective problem-solving skills.