Market and promote university floral services to increase
revenue and community engagement.
Consult with clients to determine floral needs, design
concepts, budgets, and event logistics.
Prepare proposals, estimates, contracts, and invoices while
ensuring exceptional customer service.
Identify new business opportunities that support the
educational mission of the university.
Floral Design & Event Management
- Design and produce floral arrangements for weddings, university
ceremonies, conferences, donor events, athletic functions, and
special occasions.
- Coordinate all aspects of floral installation, delivery, setup,
and event execution.
- Develop creative floral concepts that align with client vision
and event objectives.
- Manage event timelines and collaborate with vendors, venue
staff, and campus partners.
- Ensure high standards of design quality, presentation, and
customer satisfaction.
Budgeting & Financial Management
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets.
- Monitor revenues, expenses, inventory, and profitability of
floral operations.
- Purchase flowers, plants, hard goods, and supplies while
maintaining cost-effective inventory practices.
- Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to
improve operational efficiency and revenue generation.
Student Leadership & Workforce Development
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and train college students employed
within the floral program.
- Provide hands-on instruction in floral design techniques,
customer service, sales, event production, inventory management,
and business operations.
- Foster professional development by preparing students for
careers in the floral, wedding, event planning, and horticulture
industries.
- Create meaningful experiential learning opportunities that
integrate classroom knowledge with industry experience.
- Evaluate student performance and encourage leadership,
creativity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Program Operations
- Oversee daily floral shop operations and maintain a safe,
organized work environment.
- Coordinate production schedules and staffing for multiple
events simultaneously.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and industry best
practices.
- Maintain equipment, floral inventory, and production
facilities.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience designing weddings and large-scale events.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or teaching college-aged
students.
- Knowledge of retail floral operations and inventory
management.
- Experience with event planning, sales, and contract
management.
- Professional floral design certification or industry
credentials.
- Experience working within higher education or experiential
learning environments.
- Advanced floral design and event production skills.
- Business development and relationship-building expertise.
- Budget planning and financial management.
- Event planning and project coordination.
- Leadership, coaching, and student mentorship.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $53,976.00 - $69,576 per year
Grade: GGS 9E
University Title: Program Manager I Student Support Services
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure
you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can
determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile
tile in myHR.
Application Materials
MU Application, Resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information
for references will be required for hire.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Other Information
Tiger Garden is committed to providing an engaging, hands-on
learning environment where University of Missouri students develop
the technical, creative, and business skills essential for success
in the floral industry. Through experiential education, students
gain real-world experience in floral design, retail management,
customer service, and business operations while serving the campus
and surrounding community with high-quality floral products. By
fostering professionalism, innovation, and lifelong learning, Tiger
Garden prepares students to become knowledgeable, ethical, and
confident leaders in the floral and horticulture industries.
This position plays a vital role in connecting education with
industry by providing students with real-world experience in floral
design, business operations, weddings, and event management.
Through mentorship and experiential learning, the Floral Business
& Events Coordinator equips students with the technical,
business, and leadership skills necessary for successful careers in
the floral and event industries while strengthening the University
of Missouri's relationships with the campus and surrounding
community.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
61319
