North Carolina Botanical Garden seeks a Facility and Events Manager
Position Summary
The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation,
horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University’s tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to inspire understanding, appreciation, and
conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. As a
garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as
biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our
organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens
and natural areas where everyone’s voice is heard and everyone feels safe and welcome.
Duties and responsibilities
The Facility and Events Manager is responsible for the oversight of all sales and operations of the facility rentals and events management at NCBG including support staff. In addition, this position is responsible for special event planning, coordination and event preparation for external and internal users and maintains the NCBG calendar. This position develops and maintains up‐to‐date rental policies and procedures and develops well‐defined business functions for facility use operations. Develops and monitors facility use budget and implements a facility use marketing/publicity plan. This position also serves as the NCBG SPOTS Coordinator and educates facility users and vendors on sustainable green event management. Also, this position will be responsible for all facilities maintenance management which will include work order submission and follow‐up, as well as preventive maintenance and upkeep in regards to NCBG facilities.
Qualifications
Must have knowledge of environmental principles and best practices, program analysis, marketing and
publicity. Skill in organizing work and coordinating events. Must be able to safely lift up to 25Ibs. as job requires lifting of tables and chairs. Night and weekend work required.
For the complete job listing including essential skills, knowledge, and abilities and preferred
qualifications, and to apply: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/194994. Application due 07/14/21.
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