careers
The Quad City Botanical Center has openings for several opportunities.
Marketing and Events Coordinator. The ideal candidate is outgoing with a passion for helping promote the Quad City Botanical Center through interactions with the public, including visitors to the gardens, vendors and donors. The coordinator will plan and manage several special events annually and must be able to work with little supervision. Strong computer and communication skills, both verbal and written, required. This part time position is 25 hours per week with some nights and weekends. Previous event management experience a plus. Minimum two years sales or marketing work experience. Send cover letter and resume to vs@qcgardens.com subject: events coordinator.
Evening Guest Services Representative. The candidate will assist the event specialist to ensure the rules and regulations of the private rental contract are followed. Excellent customer service skills required while interacting with brides or event planners and vendors. Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem solving skills needed. Must be outgoing and remain professional and calm when unexpected situations arise. Must be able to set up/tear down for events including lifting and rolling tables and chairs and being able to stand for extended periods of time. Evenings and some weekends required with a variable schedule that is determined by booked events. This is a part time position. Send cover letter and resume to vs@qcgardens.com subject: guest services rep.
Administrative Assistant. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the ideal candidate thrives on a small team and has exceptional data management, organizational and time management skills. In this full-time role, this employee will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director in administrative duties, managing all data relevant to the successful operation of our gardens and recruiting, scheduling and developing relationships with volunteers and volunteer organizations throughout the community to build and manage a volunteer program. Office management experience preferred, along with flexibility in schedule as some night and weekend work may be required. Send cover letter and resume to vs@qcgardens.com subject: admin assistant.
Evening Guest Services Representative. The candidate will assist the event specialist to ensure the rules and regulations of the private rental contract are followed. Excellent customer service skills required while interacting with brides or event planners and vendors. Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem solving skills needed. Must be outgoing and remain professional and calm when unexpected situations arise. Must be able to set up/tear down for events including lifting and rolling tables and chairs and being able to stand for extended periods of time. Evenings and some weekends required with a variable schedule that is determined by booked events. This is a part time position. Send cover letter and resume to vs@qcgardens.com subject: guest services rep.
Administrative Assistant. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the ideal candidate thrives on a small team and has exceptional data management, organizational and time management skills. In this full-time role, this employee will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director in administrative duties, managing all data relevant to the successful operation of our gardens and recruiting, scheduling and developing relationships with volunteers and volunteer organizations throughout the community to build and manage a volunteer program. Office management experience preferred, along with flexibility in schedule as some night and weekend work may be required. Send cover letter and resume to vs@qcgardens.com subject: admin assistant.
internships
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Interns infuse energy and new ideas into our always budding Quad City Botanical Center. We are fortunate to have top pick of talented nature lovers from neighboring institutions like Augustana College, St. Ambrose University, Scott Community College, Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University. Want to lead educational trainings about Zone 5 perennials and bushes or even develop a program from scratch? Or maybe you simply love the earthy scent of freshly dug soil and the accomplishment of pulling each and every pesky weed in the garden. We’ve got a place for you! Or pass on your love of the outdoors by helping children become passionate about conservation and proper care of our earth. The event calendar is always full at the Gardens and we can always use more hands in marketing and special events. If you have a sincere interest in exploring how your skills may benefit the Quad City Botanical Center, we’d love to talk to you! |
Administration
Help with general admin duties, write or proofread grants, help with membership drives. APPLY Education Help with educational programs, lead classes, design lessons and help with family programming for seasonal months. APPLY Gardening Interns in this department will have a more hands on experience with the garden and facilities, including weeding, planting, mowing and transplanting tropical plants in to and out of the greenhouse and Sun Garden. APPLY Marketing and Events Interns will be involved with planning and promoting special events and will assist with creating advertising collateral, social media marketing, graphics and general party decor. APPLY Banquet Rental and Sales Interact with vendors and renters as you help organize weddings, meetings and parties held at the Botanical Center. Find out how the details behind-the-scenes create memorable events. APPLY |