Director of Special Events
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, a local non-profit attraction, is hiring a Director of Special Events to join our dedicated team. This is a salaried position with partial benefits including life insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Health insurance is not included at this time. Salary range: $40-45,000
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Special Events is responsible for developing and managing major internal events for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Additionally, the Director oversees garden festivals, working with the Education and Outreach staff. Key responsibilities include planning and analyzing cost-effective events, setting revenue goals, supervising the event volunteers and staff, and coordinating and managing sponsors, contractors, and vendors. This position supervises the Special Events staff, including interns and is a liaison with all other staff that support and work on events.
Required Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s degree plus four years related experience or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- Solid skills in written, electronic and spoken communications required.
- Ability to organize multiple projects, create and maintain budgets, and analyze results.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and an interest in team building.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed, to the demands and requirements of the Garden.
- Ability to perform under stress
- Ability to work with diverse individuals including board members, volunteers and the community.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Windows, and Spreadsheet programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the good of the Botanical Garden.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Hospitality, Event Management or other related field.
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with constituent software (Razor’s Edge, Altru, etc.)
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Charlotte Taylor
P.O. Box 10407
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Event Staff
The Event Staff is a hands-on position. The candidate must be able to respond quickly to change, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event. The candidate must be able to be professional in every situation ensuring that BGO guests have a satisfied experience.
Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Assist in executing special events such as weddings, birthday parties, corporate events & fundraisers
- Enforce BGO rental policies with client, caterer, guests and vendors
- Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently.
- Secure building and grounds after event has ended
- Co-coordinate with client and Special Event Staff on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
- Be a good representative of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Traits:
- High School diploma or GED
- Possess a strong commitment to customer service
- Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of business
Work Experience
- Previous wedding and/or event experience preferred (may be volunteer)
- On the job training will be provided
Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills are required as this person will be working directly with clients and outside vendors
- Ability to work independently, with initiative, and as a team player
- Strong ability to work under pressure and with time constraints
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Skills and Abilities
The physical demands and work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Physical demands: In the work environment described below, the position requires verbal and written conversation with others, sitting standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Work will be performed in an inside and outdoor venue. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The position demands a flexible work schedule that will include evenings, and weekends.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Compensation: $11/ hour
Scheduling
Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as determined by the Director of Special Events and Assistant Director of Special Events to meet the demands of Garden.
If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Jamie Dennis at jdennis@bgozarks.org.
Job Title: Horticulture Intern
Department: Horticulture
Reports to: Horticulture Supervisor
Hours: Full or part time – BGO will accommodate class schedules to the best of their ability.
Principal Areas of Training Provided
- Care of diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, tropicals, grasses and annuals.
- Hard skills including but not limited to pruning, plant propagation (sexual and asexual), mulching, fertilizer application, Integrated Pest Management and fertigation.
- Use and maintenance of equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks.
- Hand watering and monitoring irrigation of plantings, especially during time of establishment and drought.
- How to be a good representative of a public garden.
- Various other duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Traits
- Attending a University
- High School diploma or GED
- Possess a strong commitment to horticulture and team work.
- Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of business.
Work Experience
- Previous horticulture experience preferred (may be volunteer). Can include retail nursery, farming, gardening, or other horticulture related fields.
Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills are required as this person will be working on a small team.
- Ability to work independently, with initiative and as a team player.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
Physical demands
- This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and strenuous lifting/moving objects repeatedly up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions – extreme heat and cold.
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship as we are a small non-profit. We will do our best to work around your schedule.
If you’re interested in applying, please send your resume directly to Megan at mlankford@bgozarks.org.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
