Employment – Norfolk Botanical Garden

NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Full-time

Position: Director of Accounting, Reporting & Planning

Position Type: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The Organization: The Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) is a mission focused non-profit organization. We’re made up of a diverse group of passionate people focused on conservation, education and being a community resource. NBG is Virginia’s largest botanical garden composed more than 65 themed gardens covering over 175 acres. Surrounded on three sides with fresh water and bisected with a canal system, it is one of the only botanical gardens in the nation that visitors can enjoy on foot, by tram, by boat or by bike. Over 85 years old, NBG is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. NBG’s mission is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action, and inspire through education and connection to nature. NBG serves more than 450,000 people each year, including 14,000 active members and has a budget of over $9.2 million. In the middle of a $42MM capital project, building “The Garden of Tomorrow”, this position will have a direct impact on delivering an iconic resource to our Hampton Roads community. Together we’re cultivating a brighter, greener future for generations.

Description: You will report directly to the President & CEO. You will shape NBG’s financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall strategy. You will lead the accounting function, reporting, business planning, and budgeting. As a member of the leadership team, you will work closely with a motivated and engaged Finance & Audit Committee and be the primary contact for the external audit team. The ideal candidate would be a strategic thinker, work collaboratively and have the ability to mentor and guide staff. This is a hands-on role providing great opportunity to enhance existing systems and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Drive financial excellence & strategic decision making to support NBG’s mission
Deliver GAAP-compliant financial reporting and provide financial analysis
Lead the annual audit and support auditor’s preparation of 990 tax forms
Ensure timely and accurate month end close results based on the accrual method of accounting
Present financial information to committees and boards on a quarterly basis
Furnish internal reports and act as a business partner to shape decisions and strategy for the Garden
Be an integral business partner with fellow organizational leaders

Essential Physical Functions: This position requires the employee to sit and/or stand for a majority of the day. Constant hearing, seeing, talking, communicating, reading, writing, and typing in an indoor environment. Must be able to synthesize complex or diverse information.

Education and Experience:

Minimum seven years progressively responsible managerial experience in accounting, preferably a nonprofit and/or public accounting background
Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, accounting or related field required
Four years’ experience in financial reporting & general ledger
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred
Experience with accounting software solutions and dashboards a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Other Requirements:

Report revenue by business streams: special events, facility rentals, admissions, education coasses and complex donor contribution transactions
Coordinate the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets
Assist in the development of strategic and financial plans at a departmental and organization wide level
Work with the Vice President of Facilities to develop a long-term capital project strategy
Support cashflow analysis and long-term strategies for cash management
Supervise, mentor, coach, and provide training to NBG accounting staff
Oversee deferred revenue, pledge analysis and donor restricted funds

Reports to: The President & CEO

Benefits:

Flexible work hours and some remote work opportunities
Health insurance including an HSA or copay option (NBG pays 70% of individual premium and 65% of dependent/family premium)
403(b) retirement plan with discretionary 4% match
Company sponsored life-insurance coverage.
Group rates on voluntary benefits such as dental, supplemental medical expense insurance, FSA, DCA, vision, STD, LTD, accident and critical illness.
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Staff discounts on programming, gift shop & café.
Employee Assitant Program services for all employees and family members

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) statement: NBG is committed to the principles and ideals of equal employment opportunity. It is, and shall continue to be, the policy and practice throughout NBG to foster equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for applicants, employees, and volunteers without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, status as a veteran, or other protected status, if qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Send resume and application to: hr@nbgs.org

Position: Curator of Herbaceous Gardens

Position Type: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Description: Norfolk Botanical Garden is seeking a team-oriented Curator of Herbaceous Plants to assist with the planning, coordination and supervision of the design and maintenance of display gardens. The Curator of Herbaceous Gardens works closely with the other Curators, managers, horticulturists and the Director of Horticulture to create the best visitor experience possible through excellence in aesthetics, education and collections. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

Essential Functions:

Supervises and works with the horticulture staff to design, install, and maintain horticultural displays.
Supervises, coaches, and evaluates herbaceous team staff.
Partners with the Volunteer Coordinator to place volunteers in horticulture.
Curates assigned gardens and herbaceous plant collections.
Helps create seasonal plant displays, sourcing associated plant materials, and supervises their installation.
Writes articles, gives tours, teaches classes and supports NBG events on and off campus.

Essential Physical Functions:

Has the ability to work outside for 8 hours in heat, cold, or light rain, and can continuously walk, stand, bend, and/or stoop.
Has the ability to push, pull and perform manual labor for the entire shift.
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
Assists with garden-wide special events and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field, plus 5 years of horticultural experience, or the equivalent in experience and related education.
Requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience and some experience managing a departmental budget.
The individual should be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to view a landscape, assess its visual qualities, and make corrections or improvements where necessary.

Other Requirements:

Must have, or obtain, a Virginia Certified Applicator’s pesticide license within 3 months of hiring.
Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License
Requires expertise in the identification and care of herbaceous and woody plants.
Requires well-developed written and oral communications skills.
Must be able to create and manage Excel spreadsheets.

Reports to: Director of Horticulture

Benefits:

Health insurance including an HSA or copay option (NBG pays 70% of individual premium and 65% of dependent/family premium)
403(b) retirement plan with discretionary 4% match
Company sponsored life-insurance coverage.
Group rates on voluntary benefits such as dental, supplemental medical expense insurance, FSA, DCA, vision, STD, LTD, accident and critical illness.
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Staff discounts on programming, gift shop & café.
NBG logo wear for work provided.
EAP services for all employees.

Send resume and application to: hr@nbgs.org

Seasonal

Position: Butterfly House Intern

Position type: Non-exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Seasonal employment, internship.

Description: Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for a qualified intern to join our Adult Education team. Our Adult Education department provides quality educational programs for our guests, and seeks an intern who can assist with Butterfly House activities and interpretation.
This intern should be prepared to work in a customer service-based environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of biological sciences, education, horticulture, communications, tourism and related fields.

Essential Functions:
• Greet the guests entering the house and lead tours educating the public on the lifecycle of butterflies.
• Collect and preserve butterfly eggs for study, preservation and fostering.
• Direct the visitors to the appropriate resource for questions you cannot answer utilizing a radio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Functions:
• Must be comfortable speaking to individuals and groups.
• Able to work outside and stand for the entire shift in high heat, humidity and light rain.
• Able to walk to and from the Butterfly House to the parking lot; approximately ¼ of a mile.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds required.

Education & Experience:
• Interests in horticulture, entomology, biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is a plus.

Other Responsibilities:
Program Goals:
At the end of the internship, the Intern will understand and develop skillsets with regard to:
• Customer service and public speaking
• The development and verbal/visual delivery of educational programs.
• The structure and functionality of a special event within the educational outreach and tourism industry.
• The collection, preservation and study of Virginia’s native butterfly and moth populations.
• The relationship between native plants and wildlife, and the importance of conservation of these species.
Hours: Flexible, up to 30 hours/week
Shift: Flexible, but afternoons and evenings preferred
Internship Duration: Flexible, June-September preferred

Reports to: Director of Adult Education

Benefits:
• Staff discounts on programming & gift shop.
• NBG logo wear for work provided.
• EAP services for all employees.

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) statement: NBG is committed to the principles and ideals of equal employment opportunity. It is, and shall continue to be, the policy and practice throughout NBG to foster equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for applicants, employees, and volunteers without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition including lactation, status as a veteran or other protected status, if qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Send resume and application to: hr@nbgs.org

Position: Garden Guide

Position Type: Non-exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Seasonal employment.

Description: The Garden Guide is responsible for safely operating trams and boats, conducting tours and providing frontline coverage of the Front Desk and Tollbooth. Shifts are 5-8 hours, fluctuating between 7:30AM-9:30 PM up to 4 days a week. This position requires flexible availability; weekend work is required.

Essential Functions: Primary responsibility is to provide excellent customer service. Duties include but are not limited to; safely operating trams and boats, conducting tours, highlighting membership benefits, creating an outstanding guest experience by suggesting how guests can structure their visit to the Garden. The Garden Guide works with all other departments to ensure visitors have a positive and memorable experience at the Garden.

Essential Physical Functions: Ability to work inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This position regularly requires the Garden Guide to sit for extended periods of time at a desk, using a computer with a keyboard, answering the phone and communicating via a radio. The position requires the ability to lift and move materials up to 40 pounds. Must be able to climb in and out of the tram. Ability to work outside for 8 hours in heat, cold or light rain and can walk, stand, bend, twist and/or stoop. Ability to push and pull objects during the shift.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Should enjoy working with people and have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable speaking to large groups. Previous customer service and cash handling experience preferred. A solid basic understanding of computers is required.

Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license required and must be at least 18 years old.

Daily Job Responsibilities:

Safely operate trams and boats while conducting tours.
Implement daily visitor programs (walking tours, educational presentations, etc.).
Greet and assist all guests.
Responsible for learning Altru software required for point of sale transactions as well as telephone switchboard and garden staff radio.
Utilize Altru database program to view calendar schedule and be prepared to relay pertinent information to class participants, members, staff and the general public.
Operate cash register; responsible for initial money and any money taken in during shift.
Assist with special event and outreaches.
Additional duties as required.

Reports to: Guest Services Managers

Benefits:

Staff discounts on programming and gift shop.
NBG logo wear for work provided.
EAP services for all employees.

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) statement: NBG is committed to the principles and ideals of equal employment opportunity. It is, and shall continue to be, the policy and practice throughout NBG to foster equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for applicants, employees, and volunteers without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition including lactation, status as a veteran or other protected status, if qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Send resume and application to: hr@nbgs.org