Experiential Programs Manager

Socket.dev; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness activities

Job summary

Southall Farm and Inn is seeking an Activities Manager to oversee the Activities team, programming, and daily operations. You will provide logistical support across Apiary, Farm, Orchard, Wellness, and Culinary programs to deliver a 5-star guest experience.

You will manage staff, adapt offerings based on data, and ensure compliance with permits and standards while coordinating with events, retail, wellness, and HR teams to forecast staffing and budget needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in educational, experiential, or adventure tours.
• 2+ years leading/managing teams and staff.
• Some culinary and farming/gardening experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; strong public speaking.
• Excellent planning, organizational and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Activities team and programming for Southall; provide logistical support for programs.
• Adapt offerings based on performance data and trends; maintain public descriptions.
• Post activity charges to PMS; distribute end-of-day and Sales reports.
• Ensure compliance with government standards for activities and permits.
• Manage supplies and equipment; coordinate with events team for groups.
• Hire, train and support Activities Guides and coordinators.
• Build vendor relationships for seamless programming and employee enrichment.
• Coordinate with Property Management on activity area development.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Event programming

Hospitality

Communication

Public speaking

Budgeting

MS Office

Culinary experience

CPR/First Aid

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Southall Farm and Inn is seeking an Activities Manager to oversee the Activities team, programming, and daily operations. You will provide logistical support across Apiary, Farm, Orchard, Wellness, and Culinary programs to deliver a 5-star guest experience.

You will manage staff, adapt offerings based on data, and ensure compliance with permits and standards while coordinating with events, retail, wellness, and HR teams to forecast staffing and budget needs.