Lead, Event Operations

Job Details

Job Location:

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Lead, Event Operations

South Coast Botanic Garden’s mission is to connect ALL to the wonders of nature and create offbeat experiences that inspire stewardship and sustainability. The 87-acre destination is an oasis of formal garden collections and natural walking trails founded atop the most unlikely of beginnings — a sanitary landfill. Today, South Coast Botanic Garden (SCBG) stands as a testament to the regenerative power of nature and the possibilities for land reclamation as it continues to transition from landfill to landmark.

The stunning Dorothy and John Bohannon Rose Garden is a signature experience, along with the show-stopping Living Wall, a long-term exhibit of eight remarkable large-scale works of fine art sculpture, a seasonal butterfly pavilion, annual public programs and rotating traveling exhibitions. Programs invite guests to interact with nature through music, craft, science, and wellness activities. Even more excitement is ahead with the creation of a 3.5-acre Marilyn and John Long Children and Family Garden scheduled for completion in the coming years.

There has never been a better time to join this dynamic team.

SCBG fosters an environment where strategic focus and cultural health work hand-in-hand, ensuring alignment and resilience. The ideal candidate displays a grateful and positive outlook, wholeheartedly supports SCBG’s mission to connect ALL to the wonders of nature, and has the grit necessary to grow with the Garden. Candidates should be excited to collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to the organization’s strategic goals.

Lead, Event Operations

Reports to Manager, Assets & Event Operations

Full-Time, Year-Round, Non-Exempt

$22.00–$24.00 per hour

The Lead, Event Operations serves as the day-to-day working leader of the Event Operations team and coordinates the successful setup, strike, movement, storage and organization of Garden-owned event assets and operational resources.

Working closely with the Manager, Assets & Event Operations, this position translates operational plans into effective execution by coordinating staff, assigning daily work, monitoring completion and ensuring established quality and safety standards are met. The Lead supports the successful delivery of events, programs, exhibits, rentals and organization-wide initiatives.

This is a hands-on position that actively participates in operational work while providing shift leadership and guidance to Event Operations Specialists. The Lead models professionalism, teamwork, accountability, safety and service while supporting the training and development of team members.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and actively participate in event setups, strikes, room flips, equipment deployment and other operational logistics.
• Review event layouts, work orders and setup plans and help translate them into clear assignments for the Event Operations team.
• Ensure operational support activities are completed safely, accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor setup quality and verify that layouts, equipment and event spaces meet established specifications and presentation standards.
• Conduct pre-event and post-event walkthroughs as assigned.
• Identify and address operational concerns before they negatively affect guests, employees, vendors or events.
• Support exhibits, public programs, private rentals, festivals, special events and organization-wide initiatives.
• Adjust work assignments and resources in response to changing priorities, weather conditions and operational needs.
• Escalate significant issues, delays or resource needs to the Manager promptly.

• Provide day-to-day work direction to Event Operations Specialists during assigned shifts.
• Assign tasks, establish work priorities, coordinate workflow and monitor completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Event Operations team during assigned shifts.
• Communicate daily…