Event Lead

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a renowned and vibrant horticultural institution located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. As a key cultural and ecological asset to the city, the Garden offers visitors a tranquil escape filled with beautiful landscapes, educational exhibits, and engaging events throughout the year. Its mission is to cultivate plants, connect people to the natural world, and nurture a passion for conservation and sustainability. The Garden is committed to providing a space that fosters inspiration and education while emphasizing its core values of conservation, excellence, inspiration, integrity, and respect. The organization thrives on creating memorable experiences for visitors, ranging from public exhibitions to private events held on its picturesque grounds.

The role of Event Lead at the Atlanta Botanical Garden is a critical position that contributes directly to the success of both private and public events hosted at the venue. Reporting to the Event Logistics Manager, the Event Lead is responsible for overseeing the seamless execution of daily event operations. This hands-on role demands excellent coordination skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts to ensure an exceptional experience for clients, attendees, and vendors alike. The Event Lead acts as the on-site leader during events, managing vendor load-in and load-out, coordinating with Garden departments, and addressing any issues that arise during event execution. This role offers a unique blend of administrative oversight, operational leadership, and direct customer engagement.

Event Leads are expected to thoroughly understand all event paperwork, including diagrams and client instructions, to ensure smooth event flow from start to finish. They serve as a primary point of contact for clients, caterers, wedding planners, and vendors, guaranteeing that communication is clear, confident, and professional. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Garden's facilities by monitoring event activities to prevent damage and ensure guest safety. Flexibility in working hours is essential, as this position requires availability for daytime, weekend, early morning, and late-night shifts, adapting to a dynamic schedule that aligns with the varied nature of Garden events.

In addition to event coordination, the Event Lead supports administrative tasks such as completing event paperwork, incident reports, and maintaining organization within Special Events storage areas. The role includes mentoring new team members and upholding the Atlanta Botanical Garden's esteemed reputation by delivering outstanding service aligned with the organization's core values. Physical demands include the capacity for extended periods of standing and walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. The position invites individuals with leadership acumen, strong organizational capabilities, creative problem-solving skills, and a passion for providing top-tier customer service to join a dedicated team that brings outdoor events to life in a beautiful botanical setting.