Part-Time Events Manager
Part-time · Baltimore-area
About us
Wight Tea Company is a growing tea brand bringing high-quality teas and handcrafted drinks to farmers markets, festivals, and special events across the region. As we expand our event presence, we're building out a small, reliable team and we need a key person to lead the charge.
The role
You'll be the main contact and orchestrator behind markets & events. We'll handle logistics while you handle day-before prep at our commercial kitchen, ensure the crew and products are ready to go, and work the events. This role is for someone who is organized, thrives in the morning, loves talking with people, and is a tea-enthusiast.
Responsibilities
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Customer engagement: greet market visitors, share the story behind our products, provide helpful, positive interactions.
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Barista experience: Learn from our founders how to craft all of our signature teas to serve, hot and/or iced, at the market.
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Sales & Transactions: Promote and sell boxes and pouches of loose leaf tea, tea bags, and tea accessories.
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Prepare batched tea concentrates at our commercial kitchen in the evening prior to events.
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Pick up ice and last-minute supplies ahead of events.
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Coordinate and participate in event setup including load-in, and load-out.
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Drive and operate a rented U-Haul to and from event locations.
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Manage and support events staff on-site.
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Maintain communication with ownership: you must be reachable and dependable.
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Accurately handle both cash and card payments.
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Stall Setup & Breakdown: Load, transport, assemble, and take down market stall materials.
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Ensure the display is tidy, inviting, and well-stocked throughout the day.
Schedule
Weekly Saturday farmers market, 5:30 AM–12:00 PM plus time for load-in/out. Additional events monthly or as scheduled. Mostly mornings, with some afternoon and evening events.
Qualifications
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Valid driver's license; comfortable driving a rented U-Haul van
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Experience in food, beverage, or hospitality service
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Barista training is a strong plus
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Extremely reliable and reachable; early mornings are part of this role
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Strong organizational and communication skills
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Natural leader with small teams
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Willingness to learn about our teas and our company
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Able to talk to people easily and build a quick rapport
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Be able to lift at least 25 lbs at a time
Benefits
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Employee discount
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All the tea you can drink while on shift
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Minimum base salary per farmers market shift $120 (includes pay for market travel time)
Compensation
$20-23/hr depending on experience, with potential room to grow.
How to Apply
Email us a few sentences about you and why you'd be a good fit!
hello@wighttea.com
