Event Captains
Tops’l Farm is a farm retreat, event venue & “glamping” campground in mid-coast Maine. We believe in the importance of gathering with those you love and go to great lengths to ensure we deliver a planning process that is joyful, organized and super clear.
We are seeking a few enthusiastic, driven and highly organized Event Captains for the 2024 season. We have 25+ events each year and each one takes a boots-on-the-ground individual with amazing solutions-focused problem solving skills, a quick smile and a desire to go the extra mile to support our private event hosts and larger Tops’l team.
Skills
S/he/they must be able to work well within time limits to plan, resource, and oversee many moving parts of the specific event. Excellent people skills are a must as s/he/they will be working with clients directly to identify their needs, ensure customer satisfaction but to also make sure that the property needs and boundaries are maintained. The ability to multitask and prioritize are essential.
Critical thinking and problem solving is a key need for all who are hired here at the farm. While none of us know everything, it is very much a part of our culture to have team players who think through solutions in tandem with asking for help.
Duties
General Tops’l Support
Intimate knowledge of assigned events in the 2024 seasonal calendar. (Each venue captain should expect to manage 4-6 weekends in the season.)
One monthly in-person meeting with larger Tops’l Event staff to discuss the upcoming month and prediction of needs.
For each event, must be available for a few administrative hours pre-event for onboarding and client communication.
Will be the point of contact for our hosts for the entirety of the event weekend and manage the FOH staff as well as excellent
Events: Post-Contract Support
Introduction with all wedding couples & their planner 6 months in advance of event.
Management of event from 45 days prior to event day.
Event Captain: Will report to owner Sarah Pike and work closely with the Director of Event Operations, Head Chef, Beverage Manager and Property Team to execute each event. This is very much a self-driven position and candidate should be expected to work autonomously for most of the season with amazing communication.
Schedule: Part Time, Event Based
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus bonus at close of the season based on execution of individual goals. Vacation time accrued for time worked. Passionate colleagues who all love to work hard to create meaningful experiences for our guests.
Please submit applications to: