Event Lead

About the role

The Event Lead position plays an essential role in the distribution of professionally designed, low-water garden kits tailored for Colorado yards. This is an in-person role that involves driving the company vehicle from the Resource Central Boulder office to and from event locations throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Help people save water: Lead safe, well-organized garden distribution events designed to serve customers/participants while supporting volunteers, vendors, and staff.
• Cook up event supplies: Prepare, organize, load, transport, and return event supplies, materials, and equipment; assist with event-related administrative tasks as needed.
• Manage event setup and close-out: Oversee on-site setup, event operations, and post-event cleanup to ensure smooth execution and continuity.
• Support and guide volunteers: Welcome, train, and coach volunteers throughout their shifts to ensure clarity, confidence, and engagement.
• Demonstrate leadership: Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members, volunteers, and participants while confidently solving problems independently.
• Foster an inclusive environment: Help create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Deliver excellent customer service: Serve as a friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for all participants, volunteers, vendors, and water partners; respond to questions and resolve on-site issues or escalate concerns to staff.
• Prioritize safety: Uphold safety best practices during event preparation, setup, and execution.

Requirements

• Must be passionate about helping people conserve water or a strong desire to learn.
• Outstanding customer service skills while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude is required.
• Experience coordinating events or leading volunteer groups is preferred.
• Demonstrates professionalism and composure during fast-paced, high-volume events while multitasking to support safe and efficient garden distribution events.
• Availability on weeknights and Saturdays is required.
• Must be 21 years of age upon start date.
• Driving the company vehicle to and from our Boulder office is required.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, access to a reliable automobile, and a smartphone are required.
• Travel to worksites across the Front Range is required.
• Travel to other regions like Durango, Grand Junction, Aspen, Eagle, Summit County, and Steamboat Springs, including an extended commute or overnight stay, may be required at times.
• Comfort with performing physical tasks safely, including routinely lifting a maximum of 30 lbs, walking continuously throughout the workday, and kneeling, lifting, and bending, is required.
• Capacity to safely work outdoors in all kinds of weather including heat, rain, and snow required.
• Basic computer, iPad, and smartphone skills are preferred.
• Must pass and maintain a clean background check and driving record evaluation if offered a position.