Event Planner

Description

King’s Play Cafe is a family-friendly entertainment and play center that creates a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and families. Our work-based learning program gives the learner hands-on experience supporting event planning and coordination in a customer-focused business setting. The learner will receive direct supervision, training, and mentorship from the owner/manager and designated staff members, who will provide guidance on event planning, customer communication, organization, teamwork, and workplace expectations. The learner will also learn how to assist with party and event preparation, guest experience, and professional communication. Learning goals for the learner include developing skills in communication, organization, customer service, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork, while gaining a better understanding of how events are planned and delivered in a family entertainment business.

Responsibilities

King’s Play Cafe’s Event Planner intern will support learning-based event planning projects that help create organized and memorable guest experiences. Responsibilities may include helping prepare event checklists, organizing party details, assisting with event scheduling and coordination, supporting communication with guests about party needs, helping gather information for event setup, and assisting with basic follow-up tasks related to bookings and special events. The learner may also help brainstorm ideas for themed events, support materials preparation, and observe how events are planned from start to finish. These responsibilities are designed to provide hands-on learning and project support rather than routine employee duties.

Qualifications

King’s Play Cafe’s Event Planner intern should be a dependable, motivated student with strong communication, organization, and customer service skills. The learner should be comfortable working with others, following directions, and learning how to support event planning and coordination in a professional setting. Basic computer skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and an interest in events, hospitality, or business are preferred. No prior event planning experience is required, as this internship is designed to provide introductory, hands-on learning.

Learning Objectives

The learner will develop a foundational understanding of event planning and coordination in a customer-focused business environment. Learning objectives include building skills in communication, organization, customer service, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. The learner will gain experience assisting with party and event preparation, tracking event details, supporting guest communication, and understanding how events are planned and executed from start to finish. The learner will also learn how event planning contributes to guest satisfaction, business organization, and professional workplace expectations.

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