Executive Director

Job Description

Role: Chief Executive Officer of Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Inc.

Reports to: Chair of the Board of Directors

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide overall management of the gardens, grounds, and operations.

Ensure top quality facilities and programs using staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.

Prepare and administer the organization's budget and planning including budget monitoring, strategic planning, capital projects, facility maintenance, and programming. The budget process will include approval and oversight by the Board of Directors.

Supervise staff, volunteers, and outside contractors.

Work closely with staff, vendors, and contractors on master-planning and other issuesrelated to site development and programming.

Leadership in fundraising which will identify, solicit, and cultivate funding sources for the Gardens, including annual memberships, entrance fees, fundraising events, grants, individual and corporate donors, and endowment income.

Engage in outreach with regional botanical, horticultural, and environmental organizations in support of services and educational programs related to our mission.

Help plan and coordinate high-quality special events.

Serve as a lead organizational spokesperson for the Gardensto the media, civic groups, government, and the public.

Establish good working relationships with all governmental entitiesthat relate to development and operations.

Leadership to help the Gardens reach the goal of providing world class experiences for our guests.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

History of success in a senior management position

History of effective staff management, and development

Strong written and oral communication skills

Acumen in marketing and community engagement

Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external groups and organizations

History of successful fund raising and development

Competence with technology

History of the hospitality industry or event planning

Proficiency in discussing horticultural issues

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience working with a board of directors

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to

Full-time