Job Description

The Charleston Horticultural Society (The HORT) is a non-profit organization located in

Charleston, SC and dedicated to preserving and celebrating the region’s unique horticultural

heritage through education, community partnerships and sustainable garden initiatives. For

over 25 years The Hort has equipped garden enthusiasts and horticultural professionals

across the South Carolina Lowcountry to cultivate community, resiliency, and beauty through

gardening. Please review our website, including the blog on our Strategic Plan and core

values.

About This Position

The Hort is seeking a highly organized, creative and reliable individual to support the day-to-

day administration of the Hort. This full-time position requires a self-starter who is focused on

execution of member communication, marketing, social media and website management.

The Marketing & Communications Manager will report directly to the Executive Director.

There are no direct reports to this position.

Responsibilities

Communications

Write and/or produce all communications, including:

Hort Happenings – e-newsletter to about upcoming events, workshops, lectures and

other gardening related activities in Charleston (weekly)

Hort Alerts - highlighted reminders of upcoming events as needed

The Vine Online – quarterly, online seasonal gardening journal (produce only)

Marketing

Social Media – Design and maintain a content calendar that reflects the full scope of

the Hort’s work including daily creation of posts, videos, reels on various social media

sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Monitor and maintain comment

sections to encourage engagement.

Run data analytics on online communications.

Engage thoughtfully and appropriately with the audience in order to ensure positive

feedback and build a following.

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Charleston Horticultural Society * 46 Windermere Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Identify new opportunities to promote the Hort events via local media, business

partners, and other external marketing and gardening organizations.

Website Management

o Maintain the Hort’s website, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information,

including posting information for all events, plant sales, and blog postings.

o Provide strategic input regarding website information and organization.

Events and Program Support

o Assist with set-up, breakdown and clean-up of events; handle registration and

welcome participants; answer questions, sign up new members, oversee volunteers,

and take photos for social media and marketing related materials. Events include:

Lecture Series - Monday evenings (8 per yr)

Plantasia - Saturday annual event in the Spring

Harvest Jubilee - Saturday annual event in the Fall

Yeamans Hall Luncheon - biannual luncheon in February

Garden Tours - Saturdays Spring and Fall

Gardeners’ Happy Hour - evening events (8 per yr)

Ad Hoc Field Trips

Online Plant Sales (6 per year)

Office & Administration Support

o Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist the Executive Director with the day-to-day

operations of the office.

o Business Hours are Monday - Thursday 9 am to 5 pm. Public Office Hours are 10

am to 4 pm. This position will work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications - What You Will Bring

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

College degree

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to manage calendars, logistics and competing priorities

High level of discretion and professionalism

Proficiency with Google Workspace Apps and Microsoft Office Apps, Canva, and

Constant Contact

Experience with website management, preferably using WIX

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Charleston Horticultural Society * 46 Windermere Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Social Media expertise or experience

An interest in gardening and the natural environment.

Characteristics - You Are

Highly organized, responsive, focused on deadlines and dependable

Flexible and adaptable

Calm under pressure and good at anticipating needs

Kind, warm and personable

Comfortable with ebb and flow, shifting priorities and occasional unfamiliar challenges

Practical, proactive, and execution oriented

Team player able to engage with a wide range of people including paid staff, Hort

members and a diverse volunteer workforce

What We Offer

Starting salary in the low $50k’s

8 days Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, personal or sick leave (starting 60 days after

commencement of employment)

12 paid holidays

Monthly $50 stipend for use of cell phone and other personal equipment

Monthly stipend for discretionary use toward medical coverage beginning in July

Applications Process

Please email the following to: Darcy Whalen at:DWhalen@chashortsoc.org

Cover letter that briefly introduces yourself, shares why you are excited about this

opportunity and what you will bring to the position (applications without a cover letter

will not be considered)

Resume outlining your education, work experience, and relevant skill sets

Links to relevant social media accounts or work samples (especially accounts you have

managed or content you have created)

Applications Due: Monday, April 1, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Late Spring

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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