Garden Center Events Coordinator

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. This is a hybrid role: some on-site work is required while some work can be accomplished remotely. We offer employee discounts at the Garden Center, work-life balance, and advancement opportunities as we continue to grow. • Organize festivals and markets in spring, fall, and Christmas - orchestrate seasonal one-day festivals and our much-anticipated Christmas Market, invite local vendors, plan activities, and coordinate space set up • Handle all the logistics - take charge of all the behind-the-scenes details that make events great: manage ticket sales and online attendee registration, organize vendor participation, schedule food trucks and entertainment well in advance, and help with traffic flow and parking coordination during the event • Partner with our Marketing & Social Media Coordinator to advertise events and draw in the whole community • Lead event setup and breakdown - transform the Garden Center into a class space or festival ground: arrange tables, décor, and signage – then facilitate teardown afterward • Serve as on-site ambassador - be the friendly face of our events: greet guests, troubleshoot hiccups, keep everything running smoothly, and make sure attendees and vendors feel taken care of to leave a lasting impression Historic chapel event space rentals • Venue promotion and bookings - help launch our newly restored O’Kelly Chapel as a sought-after venue for small weddings and concerts, business gatherings, and intimate celebrations • Respond to inquiries with enthusiasm, provide information and answer questions, and assist with creative promotional efforts to showcase the chapel’s unique charm • Conduct walkthrough showings - take potential clients on tours of the rental space, highlighting the chapel’s history and features to help clients envision their special day in this enchanting space • Manage rentals and logistics - coordinate the rental schedule, execute and organize rental agreements, and ensure space is clean and ready to use for the big day (Note: You will NOT be organizing the specifics of these events – you won’t be a full wedding planner – only managing the use of the space itself.