Event Producer (Weddings & Special Events)
The Historic Red Lion Inn 1704 | Cohasset, MA
Love weddings? Passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Join one of New England's most iconic wedding venues.
The Historic Red Lion Inn 1704 is looking for an energetic, organized, and hospitality-driven Event Producer to join our award-winning Events Team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships with clients, and love seeing months of planning come to life on event day, we'd love to meet you.
This is more than an event planning position—it's an opportunity to help couples celebrate one of the most important days of their lives while working at one of the South Shore's premier wedding destinations.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Commission program
- Paid Time Off
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Career growth opportunities
- A fun, supportive, and creative team environment
- The opportunity to produce luxury weddings and memorable events at a historic property
What You'll Do
As an Event Producer, you will guide clients from the moment they book until the last guest leaves the dance floor.
You'll become their trusted advisor, planner, designer, problem solver, and day-of-event expert.
Your Responsibilities Include:Wedding & Event Planning
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the planning process.
- Coordinate weddings, rehearsal dinners, social events, corporate functions, and special celebrations.
- Conduct planning meetings, tastings, design appointments, final reviews, and rehearsals.
- Prepare Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), timelines, floor plans, beverage sheets, rental orders, and vendor coordination.
- Ensure every event detail is organized, accurate, and communicated to all departments.
Event Design
- Help clients personalize their event.
- Recommend décor enhancements, specialty rentals, linens, lighting, and upgraded experiences.
- Coordinate with florists, entertainers, photographers, transportation companies, and other vendors.
Event Execution
- Oversee room setup and event presentation.
- Welcome clients and vendors upon arrival.
- Ensure every event runs smoothly from beginning to end.
- Troubleshoot unexpected situations calmly and professionally.
- Work closely with Banquets, Culinary, Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Maintenance teams.
Client Experience
- Build lasting relationships with clients.
- Deliver exceptional hospitality throughout the planning process.
- Exceed expectations and create unforgettable memories.
- Follow up after each event with thank-you notes and event summaries.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who loves hospitality as much as we do.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in weddings, catering, hospitality, event planning, or hotel operations preferred
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Positive attitude and strong attention to detail
- Professional appearance and excellent customer service skills
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays during the wedding season
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
Why You'll Love Working Here
At the Red Lion Inn, every wedding is unique.
One day you're helping a couple choose linens and tasting menu items—the next you're watching them walk down the aisle and celebrating alongside their family and friends.
You'll work with an incredible team that genuinely cares about one another, while helping create experiences our guests will remember for a lifetime.
If you're passionate about hospitality, love working with people, and enjoy seeing months of planning come together in one unforgettable day, this is the opportunity for you.
Come make memories with us at The Historic Red Lion Inn 1704.
Apply today—we can't wait to meet you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Events management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cohasset, MA 02025 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
