Event Setup & Breakdown Assistant

**Event Setup & Breakdown Assistant** **Fairytale Frith Events | Atlanta, GA** **Pay:** $15–$17 per hour, based on experience and responsibilities **Job Type:** Part-time, temporary, event-based **Schedule:** Flexible, as-needed assignments. Primarily weekends, with occasional weekday events. Hours vary by event, and weekly hours are not guaranteed. **Overview** Fairytale Frith Events is an Atlanta-based wedding and event design company seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join our growing event support team. As an Event Setup & Breakdown Assistant, you'll work alongside our team to help bring beautifully designed events to life. This hands-on role involves preparing event spaces, arranging décor according to established designs, and carefully breaking down and packing inventory after events. We're looking for individuals who take pride in their work, follow instructions well, and enjoy being part of a team. Previous event experience is welcome but not required. **Responsibilities** * Assist with wedding and event setup and breakdown. * Arrange and place décor, including centerpieces, candles, chargers, napkins, signage, and other decorative elements. * Follow event layouts, styling instructions, and setup checklists to ensure consistency with approved designs. * Assist with unloading, transporting, organizing, packing, and reloading event inventory. * Handle decorative items, equipment, and materials carefully to prevent damage. * Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout assigned shifts. * Work efficiently with team members to meet event setup and breakdown deadlines. * Communicate questions, concerns, or unexpected issues to the event lead. * Assist with additional event-related tasks as assigned. **Qualifications** * Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented. * Able to follow instructions accurately and accept constructive feedback. * Comfortable performing physical work, including lifting up to 45 pounds. * Able to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout event shifts. * Reliable transportation to event venues throughout metro Atlanta. * Willing to travel farther for select events with advance notice. * Available for occasional evening and weekend shifts. * Comfortable working independently after receiving instructions. * Able to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with a team. **Previous event setup, decorating, or hospitality experience is helpful but not required. Training and event-specific instructions will be provided.** **What to Expect** This is paid, flexible, event-based work. Assignments may include setup only, breakdown only, or both, depending on the event. Some shifts may last approximately 2–4 hours, while larger events may require longer shifts. Work is scheduled based on event bookings and availability, with no guaranteed weekly hours. We're developing an ongoing team for 2027 and beyond, with opportunities for dependable assistants to receive additional assignments and take on greater responsibilities over time. **Application Process** Interested applicants should submit their application with their general availability and any relevant experience. Selected candidates will be contacted for a brief phone screening, followed by additional evaluation and potential paid event assignments. Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 – 12.0 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): * Do you have reliable transportation to travel independently to event venues throughout the Atlanta metro area? * Are you available for occasional weekend and evening shifts, including early mornings or late-night breakdowns? * Are you comfortable performing physical event setup and breakdown, including lifting up to 45 pounds and being on your feet for several hours? * Are you comfortable accepting event assignments on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed weekly hours? * What city or general area of metro Atlanta are you located in? * Briefly describe any experience you have with event setup, decorating, hospitality, warehouse work, or other hands-on, detail-oriented tasks. No prior event experience is required. Work Location: In person