Signature Events Architect and Floral Artisan in Naples, Florida at Grey Oaks Country Club LTD

Signature Events Architect and Floral Artisan

About the Position

The Signature Events Architect & Floral Artisan is responsible for shaping, elevating, and maintaining the visual identity, ambiance, and aesthetic experience of Grey Oaks Country Club. This role ensures that the Club’s physical environment, events, and seasonal moments reflect a cohesive, refined brand experience aligned with member expectations and the Grey Oaks standard.

This position reports to the Director, Club Experiences.

About Grey Oaks Country Club

Considered one of the premier country clubs in Florida, Grey Oaks opened in 1993 and encompasses the Grey Oaks and Estuary communities, along with 54 holes of championship golf. The Club’s facilities include:

· A 63,000-square-foot East Clubhouse, with décor updates planned in 2026 and beyond

· A 12,000-square-foot golf pro shop, newly renovated in 2025

· A Golf Performance Center including InRange technology

· 8 Pickleball Courts with Pavillion and 10 Har Tru Tennis Courts

· A 30,000-square-foot wellness center and sports complex were renovated in 2024

· The Pool Café, a 22,000-square-foot facility with indoor and outdoor dining, overlooking a resort-style pool with a wading entrance, waterfall, and lap lanes.

The Estuary also features a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse with indoor/outdoor dining overlooking the golf course, a golf pro shop, and men's and women's lockers. This area will undergo renovation in 2028.

In addition to our outstanding facilities, our staff is dedicated to delivering exceptional professional service to our members and their guests. With over 250 professionals on our team, Grey Oaks is proud to have earned the prestigious designation as a Platinum Club of America for multiple years and is a distinguished club with elite status and is seen as an incubator of hospitality talent.

We are in beautiful Naples, Florida. Learn more at www.greyoakscc.com.

About You

You are creative, people-focused, and highly organized. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and naturally foster collaboration across departments. Your background reflects a deep understanding of the luxury private club event landscape—from intimate member gatherings to large-scale lifestyle programming—where every visionary detail must feel bespoke, elevated, and the events team able to flawlessly execute. You excel at creating memorable, emotionally resonant lifestyle experiences and bring a modern grasp of member expectations. You understand that today’s private club members seek value through thoughtfully curated events and meaningful engagement, and you consistently demonstrate an ability to design events and botanicals that showcase innovation, luxury, and a strong sense of community.

Primary Responsibilities

· Set the creative vision and standards for floral design across events, dining venues, common areas, holidays, and special member experiences.

· Serve as the creative authority for visual storytelling, décor styling, including floral design.

· Collaborate with the Events Team to translate event vision and themes into sophisticated floral designs that enhance atmosphere without overpowering the member experience.

· Source, select, and curate botanicals and floral elements that reflect event and/or seasonal relevance, premium quality, and modern design sensibilities

· Translate event purpose and member experience objectives into elevated design concepts that honor operational budgets and execution capabilities.

· Establish and maintain consistency in décor materials, color palettes, textures, floral standards, and visual placement throughout the Club.

· Design and guide seasonal transitions, holiday décor, and experiential enhancements to ensure intentional, refined, and timely implementation.

· Elevate member arrival and first-impression moments through thoughtful enhancements to public spaces and entrances.

· Act as a trusted creative advisor to leadership, offering innovative, tasteful ideas for enhancing future events that balance modern luxury with Club traditions and member preferences.

· Partner cross-functionally with Director, Club Experiences, Events, Food & Beverage and culinary to align creativity, feasibility, and execution.

· Operate as an independent creative leader with authority over aesthetic standards, visual quality, and design direction.

· Uphold Grey Oaks’ standards for professionalism, safety, confidentiality, and member service while supporting the broader mission of the Club.

· Observe safety and security procedures, ensuring a safe workplace for all team members.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

· A bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in event management, hospitality, and floral design. Industry certifications such as Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred but not required and may be substituted with equivalent professional experience.

· Displays the ability to be highly motivated and effective in a team-oriented environment.

· Proficient with event management software, club management systems, and standard office technology (Microsoft Office, scheduling and communication platforms).

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Work knowledge of Club POS systems, NorthStar experience is a plus

· Exceptional interpersonal skills and a member-first service mindset.

· Maintain strong analytical, written and oral communication including interpersonal skills.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Able to work weekends and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

Grey Oaks offers a competitive compensation package, including:

· 401(k) plan with generous employer match

· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

· A positive, team-oriented work environment

· Opportunities for professional development alongside top industry professionals

Grey Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace