Wedding Chapel Director
Duke University
Durham, NC · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Join our team and provide thoughtful support to couples on one of the most important days of their lives.
Be You.
The Chapel Wedding Director provides hands-on support to the wedding parties with confirmed Wedding Reservations. This includes an initial planning session (8 weeks before the wedding date), a customized wedding rehearsal, and assistance on the day of the wedding ceremony.
The Wedding Director ensures that the wedding parties understand and comply with all Chapel regulations for weddings, but also provides a calming, generous presence to ensure the best possible experience for all.
Work Arrangement – On-Site
Part-time; Work schedule will include Friday evenings and Saturdays based on confirmed wedding reservations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Generally requires HS Diploma or GED.
Experience – 1 year experience in event management or experience working with weddings.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Be Bold .
Activities Performed
Each wedding requires five activities conducted by the Wedding Director:
Regular review of all reservations
Initial consultation
Wedding rehearsal
Wedding ceremony
Request for evaluation
Choose Duke.
If you enjoy supporting others and thrive in special event settings, we encourage you to apply!
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. 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 thedollars 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.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).