Garden Center Events Lead

Landscape Garden Centers; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Garden Center Events Lead to design and run events, workshops, and community programs, creating memorable experiences for customers.

You will build partnerships with local businesses and schools, coordinate logistics, promote events, and help grow store traffic and sales through engaging experiences.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in event planning, coordination, marketing, retail, community relations, or related field.
• Strong relationship-building and professional communication skills.
• Creative mindset with initiative to generate new ideas.
• Excellent organization and follow-through on multiple projects.
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to create welcoming experiences.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Experience in garden centers or horticulture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate events, workshops, demonstrations, Make & Take classes, and seasonal activities.
• Take events from initial idea through planning, promotion, execution, and follow-up.
• Coordinate event logistics: scheduling, registration, supplies, staffing, setup, cleanup.
• Identify opportunities for unique experiences to attract customers and encourage repeat visits.
• Gather feedback and continually look for ways to improve events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, vendors, and partners.

Skills

Event planning

Relationship-building

Creativity

Organization

Communication

Customer-focused mindset

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree in event management

Marketing

Communications

Horticulture

Business

Tools

Scheduling tools

Marketing systems

Online stores

Job description

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Rt Store Sales Full-time Regular Clerical Sioux Falls, SD, US 1 Attachments

Do you love bringing people together, planning creative events, and building relationships in your community?

Landscape Garden Centers is looking for a creative, outgoing, and organizedGarden Center Events Lead to help bring new ideas to life and create memorable experiences for our customers and community.

We're looking for someone who can think outside the box, develop exciting events and programs, build strong community partnerships, and turn ideas into successful experiences that bring people through our doors. The ideal candidate has a passion for event planning, enjoys connecting with people, and knows how to build relationships that lead to lasting partnerships and business growth.

From hands-on gardening workshops and seasonal events to community fundraisers and private events, this position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on how customers experience Landscape Garden Centers.

If you're the kind of person who is always coming up with new ideas, loves organizing the details, and gets excited about seeing a plan come together, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Plan & Bring Events to Life

Develop, plan, and coordinate creative events, workshops, demonstrations, Make & Take classes, and seasonal activities.

Take events from the initial idea through planning, promotion, execution, and follow‑up.

Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, registration, supplies, staffing, setup, and cleanup.

Identify new opportunities to create unique experiences that attract customers and encourage repeat visits.

Gather feedback and continually look for ways to make our events even better.

Build Relationships & Grow Community Partnerships

Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, community organizations, vendors, and other potential partners.

Identify opportunities for collaborative events, sponsorships, community involvement, and fundraising programs.

Develop and coordinate fundraising opportunities that connect LGC with local organizations.

Represent Landscape Garden Centers at community events and build awareness of our products, services, and programs.

Follow up with customers and partners to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities.

Create Opportunities to Grow Sales

Work with the Garden Center Manager and Marketing team to develop promotions, seasonal campaigns, and customer engagement initiatives.

Identify opportunities for new products, services, vendors, partnerships, and customer experiences.

Help coordinate corporate, private, and organizational event inquiries, connecting customers with the right products and services.

Support the growth of our online store by maintaining product information, seasonal offerings, pricing, and availability.

Look for creative ways to increase garden center traffic, strengthen customer loyalty, and drive sales.

Collaborate & Support the Garden Center

Work closely with the Garden Center Manager, retail team, Marketing, and other departments to bring ideas and initiatives to life.

Help create a welcoming, engaging, and visually appealing garden center experience.

Stay knowledgeable about our products, services, seasonal offerings, and promotions.

Assist customers and support retail operations during busy seasons and special events.

Take initiative, stay organized, and follow projects through to completion.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is creative, personable, proactive, and passionate about creating great experiences for people.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Event planning experience: Two to five years of experience in event planning, coordination, marketing, retail, community relations, or a related field is preferred.

Relationship‑building skills: The ability to connect with people, develop partnerships, communicate professionally, and build lasting relationships.

Creativity and initiative: Someone who enjoys brainstorming new ideas, spotting opportunities, and finding fresh ways to engage customers and the community.

Organization and follow‑through: The ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate details, meet deadlines, and keep things moving.

Strong communication skills: Confidence communicating with customers, vendors, businesses, community organizations, and internal teams.

A customer‑focused mindset: A genuine interest in creating memorable experiences and making people feel welcome.

A collaborative approach: Someone who can work independently while partnering with others to achieve shared goals.

Comfort with technology: The ability to use computers and learn online stores, scheduling tools, and marketing systems.

Experience in a garden center, horticulture, landscaping, or the green industry is a plus. Knowledge of plants and gardening is helpful, but we're especially interested in finding someone with the creativity, people skills, and drive to make this position successful.

A degree or formal education in event management, marketing, communications, horticulture, business, or a related field is a plus.

Work in a dynamic garden center environment with opportunities to work both indoors and outdoors.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, particularly for events and during peak garden center seasons.

Ability to assist with event setup and teardown, including moving supplies, tables, displays, and merchandise.

Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other physical activities are part of the role.

Ability to lift at least 20 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.

At Landscape Garden Centers, we have the opportunity to bring people together through plants, gardening, creativity, and community. This role is an opportunity to help shape those experiences, develop meaningful partnerships, and bring fresh ideas to a growing garden center.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your projects, build relationships throughout the community, and see your ideas turn into real events and experiences that customers look forward to.

Ready to grow something great?

If you're creative, love working with people, and are excited about building memorable experiences and meaningful community connections, we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Landscape Garden Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.