Private Events Manager

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Private Events Manager oversees all private rentals at Santa Fe Botanical Garden, including weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Responsibilities include client relations, site tours, contracts, scheduling, vendor coordination, staffing, event execution, and teardown. The role ensures high-quality service, smooth operations, policy compliance, and revenue generation.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

This role collaborates with marketing and internal staff to promote venue rentals and coordinate event logistics with daily Garden operations. It maintains vendor relationships, supports volunteer coordination, tracks financial performance, and conducts post-event evaluations. The manager also helps improve processes, client experience, and operational efficiency across all private events.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Requires strong communication, organization, and sales skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Must manage multiple events and deadlines independently. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in event or hospitality management preferred. 3–5 years of event management experience required, ideally in nonprofit, cultural, or venue-based settings. Professionalism and flexibility essential.

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments via email to [email protected] and include “Private
Events Manager” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled.

Salary Range: 
$55,000-$68,000
Contact Information
Name: 
SFBG Jobs
Agency/Organization: 
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Address: 
715 Camino Lejo
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87505
Business Phone: 
505-471-9103
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
visitsfbg.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 1 2026
Date to Remove: 
Jul 31 2026

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