Wedding Planner - Central NC

**Company Description** K.S.Otter Events (KSO) is a sustainable, inclusive wedding planning firm headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with an active presence across the Triangle and central North Carolina. We plan weddings that are intentional and joyful, blending traditional with non\-traditional, and we've earned repeat recognition from Best of Zola, The Knot Best of Weddings, and the Voyage Press series. We are sustainability\-focused and unapologetically LGBTQIA\+ affirming. We run on systems. We document everything. We do not believe in chaos as a planning style. And we have fun doing it. We only hire good humans. It's a fun team and an amazing job: we love sensible optimism here! **Role Description** This is a part\-time, on\-site, semi\-virtual role based in central NC (Burlington, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Greensboro). As a Wedding Planner at K.S.Otter Events, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of wedding planning, including venue selection, budget management, timeline management, and stepping up as the lead on\-site planner on wedding days. You'll also be KSO's face in the central NC wedding community, building relationships with venues, inclusive vendors, and creative partners across the region. Capacity expectation: Up to 25 weddings per year (Fridays through Sundays) \+ 4 networking events or venue tours per month, primarily across central NC. **Key Responsibilities:** * Own assigned weddings end to end: client communication, planning, vendor coordination, timeline build, and day of execution as the lead on\-site planner * Serve as KSO's primary in\-region presence in central NC, building relationships with venues and the local creative vendor community * Run client meetings (consultations, design meetings, venue walkthroughs, final details) using our established meeting frameworks and systems * Attend approximately 4 networking events, venue tours, or industry meetings per month * Construct detailed wedding timelines and floor plans using our systems and tools * Build and maintain vendor relationships across the Triangle and Greensboro; contribute to our preferred vendor list with strong local options * Communicate consistently and proactively with couples, vendors, and the KSO team using our email templates and SOPs * Document client decisions, vendor agreements, and timeline updates inside our planning systems * Travel within central NC and occasionally to other locations for weddings, training, and team gatherings * Flag market\-specific opportunities and challenges to the CEO as we expand KSO's central NC presence * Step in as backup for other planners as needed **Required Qualifications:** * Currently based in or actively relocating to central NC * Reliable transportation and willingness to drive 1\.5\+ hours from home, including some overnight stays * Comfortable working long event days (7 to 12 hours) and walking 10,000 to 22,000 steps in a single day regardless of a venue's terrain * Comfortable with weekend and evening work; flexibility on weekday networking events * Strong written communication; comfortable drafting professional client and vendor emails * Basic understanding of Google Drive \& Google Sheets * Detail\-oriented * LGBTQIA\+ affirming, in practice as well as in principle * Comfortable driving in varied weather and seasons * A love of connecting with people: networking \& clientele * Must love working alongside a team **Preferred Qualifications:** * Existing relationships with venues, florists, photographers, or other wedding vendors across central NC * Ideally at least 2 years' experience, but no former experience required. Ideally has assisted other planners on wedding day * Sustainability\-focused planning experience or genuine interest * Comfort with public networking and representing a brand to peers, clients, and venues * Ideally bilingual (Spanish/English), but okay if not. **Compensation \& Growth:** * $20/hour starting, with rate increases tied to performance outcomes, and bonuses based on client outcomes * Reimbursement for approved travel, required supplies, and networking event fees * Mentorship directly from the CEO and access to KSO's full SOP library, planning systems, and template library on day one * Real growth paths available within the business **How to Apply:** Send a resume and a short note to hello@ksotterevents.com telling us why you're awesome Follow this subject line example: "NC Planner \- \[YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL HERE]" We'll review applications on a rolling basis and interview qualified candidates within two weeks. *Rooted in loving the Earth and the people on it. K.S.Otter Events LLC™* Pay: From $20\.00 per hour Expected hours: 10\.0 – 30\.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote