Event & Strike Team; Part-Time

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Southside Blooms is a nonprofit flower shop that creates jobs for at-risk youth by converting vacant lots into urban flower farms. Through sustainable farming, community empowerment, and creative design, we’re bringing beauty, purpose, and opportunity back to under-served communities.

The Events & Strike Team Member is a hands-on, reliable, and detail-oriented team player who supports the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown ("strike") of events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, markets, and community activities. This role requires a strong work ethic, flexible hours including overnights and weekends, and a valid driver’s license for transporting materials, flowers, and team members as needed.

• Assist with event logistics including packing, transporting, setting up, and striking floral installations, displays, and materials.
• Ensure timely, professional, and efficient event execution according to established timelines and quality standards.
• Operate company vehicles to transport flowers, supplies, and team members to and from event sites (must have valid driver’s license).
• Support on-site floral designers and coordinators with tasks during events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work spaces, event materials, and vehicles.
• Represent Southside Blooms with professionalism and courtesy at all times when interfacing with clients, vendors, and community members. This includes adhering to dress code and conduct policies.
• Assist in managing inventory after events.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required).
• Ability to work overnights and weekends, with flexibility for varying event schedules.
• Comfortable with physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working indoors/outdoors.
• Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and a proactive attitude.
• Experience in events, floral work, or logistics is a plus but not required.
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for community development and alignment with Southside Blooms' mission.

• A meaningful role in a mission-driven organization transforming communities.
• Dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive pay based on event size

Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations