Festival Manager

Hiring: Abbotsford Tulip Festival – Seasonal Manager Opportunity
Farm: Lakeland Flowers
Location: near Abbotsford & Chilliwack, BC

Lakeland Flowers is home to the iconic Abbotsford Tulip Festival — a bucket-list spring experience that welcomes over 100 000 guests each year across 35+ acres of vibrant blooms.

Farming for Tomorrow – Responsible Stewardship of the land
We have a keen interest in regenerative agriculture practices and are incorporating these methods at Lakeland Flowers. Regenerative practices are a holistic approach to farming with a focus on protecting and improving soil health by increasing the biological life within the soil. Lakeland has adopted growing cover crops that require less tillage in the fields when an event is not being held. These cover crops will not only create a beautiful expanse of flowering crops, but will also provide weed control and decompose into the soil surface to provide nutrients and soil protection. About...

Seasonal Festival Manager

We are seeking a Seasonal Festival Manager to lead a team of 10–15 staff members during our peak season from April through the end of May. This is a leadership role ideal for someone who is hands-on, thrives in fast-paced, high-volume, outdoor environments, and has a strong visual instinct to curate and maintain a retail space that feels cohesive, welcoming, and on-brand.

Position Details

• Location: Abbotsford, BC (outdoor, on-site role)
• Duration: Seasonal (approximately 2 months – April through end of May). To be discussed with the right candidate.
• Compensation: Competitive salary offered based on experience.
• Schedule: Full-time hours required during festival operations (including weekends and holidays)

About the Role

As Festival Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of one of the Fraser Valley’s most popular seasonal attractions. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a team of 10–15 staff members

• Organizing our “Flower Shop” layout so it is practical and aesthetically appealing for customers purchasing merchandise.
• Overseeing daily operations and guest flow in a high-volume environment
• Organizing staff to ensure efficient ticket scanning and entry flow
• Addressing and resolving customer service issues professionally and efficiently
• Creating and managing staff schedules
• Communicating with the social media team and on-site food trucks as needed
• Operating and troubleshooting ticket scanning software on iPhones/iPads
• Managing cash handling and Square POS systems
• Communicating on-the-ground needs, updates, and issues to office management
• Ensuring safety, organization, and an exceptional visitor experiennce

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in retail management, event management, or a similar leadership role
• Strong visual merchandising instincts with the ability to maintain an organized and inviting retail space
• Proven experience managing teams and high-volume crowds
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn ticketing and POS systems
• Calm, organized, and adaptable under pressure

To apply, please submit a resume to: admin.coordinator@lakelandflowers.ca

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