O’Neil Events Lead Planner 

O’Neil Events is a wedding planning company serving couples throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City. With more than 15 years of experience, we specialize in creating seamless, personalized weddings that allow our couples to enjoy the planning process and be fully present on their wedding day.

Our mission is simple: to make wedding planning feel effortless through expert guidance, thoughtful organization, and calm, reliable execution.

We’re known for our professionalism, personalized approach, clear communication, and attention to detail. We build trusted relationships with our couples, their families, and their vendor teams to create celebrations that feel authentic, organized, and stress free.

As a member of the O’Neil Events team, you’ll help deliver the exceptional experience our couples have come to expect by living our values of professionalism with personality, calm in the chaos, teamwork, practical guidance, and integrity.

Job Title: Lead Wedding Planner — Part Time Contract

Job Purpose: Plan and execute 5+ weddings a year.

Job Responsibilities:

These are the main tasks our lead planners take on:

• Serve as the main point of contact for couples starting 6 weeks out from wedding date
• Build and manage the wedding day timeline
• Multiple timeline meetings with the couple
• Attend final venue walkthrough
• Plan and orchestrate the wedding rehearsal
• Plan and orchestrate the wedding day

• Event assistant provided
• Roughly 10 – 12 hour wedding days

Skills/Qualifications: 5+ years of wedding planning or event experience preferred.

Customer service, planning, flexibility, client relationships, creativity, coordination, travel logistics, attention to detail, listening, and verbal communication.

Most importantly, our team members understand and agree with our core values of:

• Be Dependable because consistency builds trust.

• Stay Calm because calm is your superpower.

• Team Before Ego because great weddings are collaborative.

• Details Matter because exceptional execution lives in the details.

• Lead with Kindness because professionalism and warmth can coexist.

• Keep Growing because every wedding is an opportunity to improve.

Compensation: At O’Neil Events we have a two part compensation model. A base rate and commissions upon successful completion of the event.  

How to Apply 

Send your resume to coneil@oneilevents.com

Subject Line: Application & Location

In the body of your email, please answer the following questions:

1. Do you have any wedding or event industry experience? Hospitality experience?
2. What tasks at work do you find yourself super excited about doing?
3. What tasks at work do you find that you’re dreading when they are put on your plate?
4. The job is part-time. How does that fit in with your life? What about the other work/jobs you have?

 

O’Neil Events Event Assistant 

O’Neil Events is a wedding planning company serving couples throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City. With more than 15 years of experience, we specialize in creating seamless, personalized weddings that allow our couples to enjoy the planning process and be fully present on their wedding day.

Our mission is simple: to make wedding planning feel effortless through expert guidance, thoughtful organization, and calm, reliable execution.

We’re known for our professionalism, personalized approach, clear communication, and attention to detail. We build trusted relationships with our couples, their families, and their vendor teams to create celebrations that feel authentic, organized, and stress free.

As a member of the O’Neil Events team, you’ll help deliver the exceptional experience our couples have come to expect by living our values of professionalism with personality, calm in the chaos, teamwork, practical guidance, and integrity.

Job Title: Event Assistant — Part Time Contract

Job Responsibilities

As an Event Assistant, you’ll work alongside one of our Lead Planners to ensure every detail of the wedding day runs smoothly. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with ceremony and reception setup.
• Help execute the wedding day timeline.
• Direct guests and wedding party members as needed.
• Assist with décor placement and personal items.
• Help coordinate vendors throughout the day.
• Assist with breakdown and packing at the end of the event.
• Support the Lead Planner wherever needed to create an exceptional client experience.

Skills/Qualifications: 2+ years of wedding planning or event experience preferred.

Customer service, planning, flexibility, client relationships, creativity, coordination, travel logistics, attention to detail, listening, and verbal communication.

• Weekend availability.
• Ability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts on wedding days.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and move décor and event supplies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills.

Most importantly, our team members understand and agree with our core values of:

• Be Dependable because consistency builds trust.

• Stay Calm because calm is your superpower.

• Team Before Ego because great weddings are collaborative.

• Details Matter because exceptional execution lives in the details.

• Lead with Kindness because professionalism and warmth can coexist.

• Keep Growing because every wedding is an opportunity to improve.

Compensation: At O’Neil Events we have a two part compensation model. A base hourly rate and commissions upon successful completion of the event.  

How to Apply 

Send your resume to coneil@oneilevents.com

Subject Line: Application & Location

In the body of your email, please answer the following questions:

1. Do you have any wedding or event industry experience? Hospitality experience?
2. What tasks at work do you find yourself super excited about doing?
3. What tasks at work do you find that you’re dreading when they are put on your plate?
4. The job is part-time. How does that fit in with your life? What about the other work/jobs you have?

Marketing & Operations Internship – O’Neil Events (Wedding Planning DC & NYC)

Internship Overview
We are seeking a motivated and creative intern to join us for a semester-long internship focused on marketing, vendor research, and small business operations. This internship is ideal for students interested in event planning, communications, or hospitality who want real-world experience supporting a woman-owned small business in the wedding industry.

What You’ll Do

• Research and build curated vendor lists (venues, photographers, florists, bands) in the DC & NYC markets.
• Draft vendor outreach emails and help track networking opportunities.
• Assist with blog content creation and SEO research.
• Support Instagram and Pinterest content (captions, Canva design, hashtag research).
• Organize business workflows and client-facing resources in HoneyBook and Google Drive.
• Assist with behind-the-scenes operations: tracking expenses, creating checklists, and documenting processes.
• Work on an independent semester project (examples: vendor database, blog series, social media calendar, or workflow audit).

What You’ll Learn

• How a service-based small business is structured and run.
• Best practices for marketing and SEO in the wedding industry.
• Vendor networking strategies in major markets like DC & NYC.
• Hands-on experience with project management and CRM tools.
• Portfolio-ready deliverables (blogs, vendor database, content, workflow guides).

Qualifications

• Strong interest in event planning, marketing, communications, or small business operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Familiarity with Canva, Google Suite, or social media platforms is a plus (training provided).
• Must be available 10–12 hours per week for the semester.

Compensation
This is an unpaid internship eligible for college credit. Interns will receive professional mentorship, portfolio support, and a recommendation letter upon successful completion.

Location
Remote, with optional in-person meetings in Washington, DC or New York City.

Apply now! Send your interest and resume to coneil@oneilevents.com.