Duke Chapel Wedding Assistant
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Duke Chapel is seeking a Wedding Assistant to help support the coordination and execution of weddings in one of Duke University’s most iconic and sacred spaces. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Wedding Director to provide hands‑on support before, during, and after ceremonies—ensuring each wedding runs smoothly and that couples and guests feel welcomed and supported.
You’ll play an important role in creating a calm, organized, and hospitable experience in a time‑sensitive and high‑profile environment. This position is ideal for someone who is attentive, organized, and comfortable providing service in a formal setting.
Minimum Requirements
- High school education or equivalent, with basic grammar and math skills
- Approximately 3 months of clerical or general office support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Requirements
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and manage time‑sensitive logistics
- Comfort interacting with wedding parties, vendors, and Chapel staff in a professional manner
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Position Description (Essential Duties)
Wedding Preparation & Coordination
- Assist the Wedding Director with ceremony‑related needs and logistics
- Relay instructions to the wedding party and help ensure adherence to the schedule
- Set up water, mints, and day‑of details for the wedding party
- Greet the wedding party, introduce yourself to vendors, and offer assistance
Ceremony Support
- Assist with floral items, including bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and pedestal setup
- Light altar candles and ensure the chancel area is prepared
- Monitor readiness of the wedding party and coordinate movements on schedule
- Communicate timing and movement updates to the wedding team
Post‑Ceremony Duties
- Support photo sessions and return wedding items after the ceremony
- Return floral pedestals and extinguish altar candles
- Straighten chairs and assist with clean‑up as needed
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Duke Chapel is a place of beauty, tradition, and meaning. As a Wedding Assistant, you’ll help create memorable moments for couples while working in a respectful, collaborative environment rooted in service and excellence.
Duke offers a supportive workplace culture and a competitive benefits package for eligible positions: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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