Workshop and Events Organiser

Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and people-oriented professional with experience in the organisation and hosting of workshops and seasonal garden events.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (educational, hospitality or events co-ordination qualification will be an advantage)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in organising events and/or workshops

• Computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word) and MS Outlook

• Show competency in management of budgets

• Excellent people skills

• Flexibility in work hours

• Passionate and highly organised

• Good communication and writing skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with people of all levels

• Valid driver’s license

• Curiosity to learn and show an interest in a wide range of topics

• Must have proven track record of excellent customer service

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate & host the 150+ Babylonstoren and Soetmelksvlei Workshops ranging in topics from cooking, gardening, and crafts, to sustainability. (https://babylonstoren.com/workshops)

• Identify opportunities for seasonal garden-based events that are on brand and that showcase the diversity and beauty of the Babylonstoren garden

• Implement and co-ordinate the effective planning, marketing and execution of seasonal garden events, in conjunction with the relevant divisions within Babylonstoren

• Development and planning of workshops with diverse specialists & presenters

• Writing of informative and explanatory blurbs on workshops for our website

• Administration and budgeting of every workshop

• Addressing and responding to customer complaints

• Marketing of Babylonstoren brand & iconic products

Please send CV and salary expectation to recruitment@babylonstoren.com.