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. (See Workshops Page)
• 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 [email protected].