Event Production Lead
$71,760–$73,840 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Plan and execute over 100 private and public events annually across the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and Japanese Tea Garden. Serve as the primary liaison for clients and vendors, managing the full event lifecycle from planning and logistics to on-site setup, breakdown, and post-event inspections. Coordinate with internal departments, volunteers, and partners to deliver seamless experiences for weddings, corporate functions, festivals, and fundraisers while protecting historic assets and facilities. Maintain operational excellence and ensure compliance with rental agreements and Garden policies. Full-time role with evening, weekend, and holiday availability; salary $34.50–$35.50 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–3 years of full-time experience planning and executing weddings, corporate events, or special events, preferably at a public venue, cultural institution, nonprofit organization, or similar setting
- Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously while coordinating effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving skills, adaptability, creativity, patience, and a positive, collaborative approach to work
- Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience building and maintaining relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and members of the public
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid California Driver's License
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by event operations
- Must be able to engage in a range of physical motions including standing or sitting at a desk or computer, walking on uneven surfaces, crouching, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs and a ladder, working with arms outstretched or overhead
- Frequently lift, move, or transport equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to use and maintain necessary tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Ability to manage risk, adhering to the Gardens' safety and emergency protocols
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
- Experience with Tripleseat, PatronManager, Google Workspace, and Asana preferred
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.