EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
POSITION OVERVIEW
Serves as the chief executive of the Quad City Botanical Center; manages the day-to-day operations; responsible for the overall operations of the Botanical Center and grounds; applies for various grants and provides oversight of major fund raising; responsible for implementation of all policies approved by the board of directors; supervises the hiring, termination and evaluation of approximately five full-time staff, two part-time staff and four intern/seasonal part-time staff; oversees a primary volunteer team of approximately 10; administers the annual operating budget of $800,000-$1,200,000 depending upon development projects, and represents the Botanical Center to the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collections and Facilities
Oversees the collection, facilities, and programs provided by the staff.
Board Relations
With input from the chair of the board, prepares the agenda for executive committee and board meetings; ensures distribution of board materials in advance of all meetings.
Administration
Administers staff hiring, termination and evaluation.
Public Relations
Represents the Quad Cities Botanical Center in dealings with key stakeholders, donors, media and the community and is the chief fundraiser of the organization.
Grant Administration
Seeks and applies for grants, both local and external for operations and facility infrastructure.
Financial Management
Ensures and helps prepare the annual budget for submission to the executive committee and board for approval.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, museum management or related fields, or commensurate work experience
Strong leadership skills, personnel management and team building
Experience in revenue generation for profit and/or nonprofit facilities
BENEFITS
Starting salary range $55,000-$70,000
REPORTS TO
Quad City Botanical Center Board of Directors
Serves as the chief executive of the Quad City Botanical Center; manages the day-to-day operations; responsible for the overall operations of the Botanical Center and grounds; applies for various grants and provides oversight of major fund raising; responsible for implementation of all policies approved by the board of directors; supervises the hiring, termination and evaluation of approximately five full-time staff, two part-time staff and four intern/seasonal part-time staff; oversees a primary volunteer team of approximately 10; administers the annual operating budget of $800,000-$1,200,000 depending upon development projects, and represents the Botanical Center to the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collections and Facilities
Oversees the collection, facilities, and programs provided by the staff.
Board Relations
With input from the chair of the board, prepares the agenda for executive committee and board meetings; ensures distribution of board materials in advance of all meetings.
Administration
Administers staff hiring, termination and evaluation.
Public Relations
Represents the Quad Cities Botanical Center in dealings with key stakeholders, donors, media and the community and is the chief fundraiser of the organization.
Grant Administration
Seeks and applies for grants, both local and external for operations and facility infrastructure.
Financial Management
Ensures and helps prepare the annual budget for submission to the executive committee and board for approval.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, museum management or related fields, or commensurate work experience
Strong leadership skills, personnel management and team building
Experience in revenue generation for profit and/or nonprofit facilities
BENEFITS
Starting salary range $55,000-$70,000
REPORTS TO
Quad City Botanical Center Board of Directors
Submit a cover letter, resume and response to the question below by February 1, 2021 to qcbotanical@gmail.com
What do you believe are the three primary reasons people come to the Botanical Center?
(150 words or less)
What do you believe are the three primary reasons people come to the Botanical Center?
(150 words or less)
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 |
