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:
Work Location: In person
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