Events & Community Experience Coordinator

About South Street Gardens

South Street Gardens is one of New Jersey’s most unique lifestyle destinations. We blend horticulture, hospitality, and community to create a space where people gather, celebrate, and connect. As we grow, we are investing in original programming and memorable events that bring our community together throughout the year.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Events & Community Experience Coordinator to serve as the primary connection between South Street Gardens and the local community. This role is responsible for building relationships with customers, local organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and community groups while creating engaging experiences that bring people together throughout the year. 

More than an event coordinator, this individual will act as a community ambassador for South Street Gardens. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities for partnership, developing workshops and special programming, and creating events that strengthen our connection with the community. From conception to execution, they will help turn ideas into memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and host a recurring calendar of events, including garden parties, cocktail nights, Plant Bingo, Mahjong socials, seasonal and holiday events, Sip & Shop nights, food truck evenings, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Manage events end to end: concept development, scheduling, budgeting, setup, day-of hosting, and breakdown.
• Coordinate logistics with vendors, food trucks, instructors, and other partners.
• Style and stage event spaces to reflect the South Street Gardens aesthetic.
• Create and publish social media content to promote events, grow our audience, and build community engagement.
• Greet and host guests, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and hospitality-driven experience.
• Track attendance and feedback, and use it to refine and improve future programming.
• Contribute fresh ideas and take initiative to bring new event concepts to life.

Qualifications

• A natural host who enjoys entertaining and creating memorable experiences.
• Strong aesthetic and styling instincts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple events at once.
• Comfortable with social media and community building.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-style environment.
• Able to take ownership of an idea and run with it independently.
• Experience in events, hospitality, restaurants, boutique retail, country clubs, lifestyle brands, or community programming is a plus. That said, personality, energy, and initiative matter just as much as a formal background.

Schedule

Part-time or full-time, depending on the right candidate.