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# Programming and Events Manager

- **Company:** GROOVY PLANTS RANCH
- **Location:** Marengo, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $43,680.0 - $56,160.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Groovy
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dbd13ea605b06c33

## About the Role

We are seeking an individual who has a passion for Guest experiences and will help contribute to making Groovy Plants Ranch a true destination. The Right candidate will:

 * Be highly organized, dynamic, and creative
 * Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
 * Work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
 * Want to grow in an exciting and unique work environment
 * Will have 2-4 years of experience in event management, hospitality operations, recreation management, park services, or a related field.

## Description

This role is responsible for building, coordinating, and executing a robust calendar of daily and weekly events, activities, and educational programming for Groovy Guests of all ages, ensuring they run seamlessly alongside our major, large-scale weekend events.

The Programming and Events Manager will take operational ownership of these programs-from initial scheduling and logistics to live day-of execution including coordinating staff members leading the tours, classes, and activities., * Design, curate, and maintain a diverse schedule of daily activities, classes, and tours that appeal to a wide demographic of visitors.

 * Execute weekend festivals and larger tier events
 * Masterfully coordinate logistics to allow multiple events to occur successfully within a single day or week without disruption to standard ranch workflows.

Team Coordination & Delegation

 * Assign clear responsibilities, timelines, and roles to staff members, department leads, and guest experts who will physically host individual tours and classes.
 * Coordinate with vendors and class instructors
 * Foster a collaborative, energetic team environment focused on high-quality internal and external service.

Operations & Logistics Management

 * Oversee day-of execution, ensuring activities start on time, locations are clearly marked for Guests, and supplies are fully prepared.
 * Manage inventories for all educational tools, event materials, and programmatic supplies.
 * Proactively problem-solve on-site logistical challenges to keep visitor experiences running smoothly.

If you have a passion for planning and executing Groovy events and experiences for Guests, we'd love to hear from you!


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