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Current Job Openings
Administrative Assistant
The Tulsa Botanic Garden is hiring an Administrative Assistant. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, positive person to support our staff and provide a personalized experience for each guest, both by phone and in-person. As a non-profit organization we work together to promote the beauty of plants and nature while building and sustaining an exceptional botanical garden. We are passionate about educating guests, rooting ourselves in the community and using our creative minds and skills to further the growth of the Garden.
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of different tasks to ensure the professional and efficient operation of the office and the Garden. This will be a guest-centric role therefore customer service and a bright personality will be key.
Job Duty Highlights:
- Perform general office duties, such as, file, manage inventory and order supplies for all buildings, disperse mail, troubleshoot computers, phones, copier etc.
- Answer incoming calls; collect pertinent information to direct the caller to correct staff member
- Assist the President/CEO and CAO with tasks and special projects
- Perform light accounting tasks and assist CAO with new hire onboarding tasks
- Attend and record the minutes for Board and Committee meetings
- Assist with special events and programs as needed, including seasonal nights and weekends
Job Qualifications and Highlights:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in office assistance and customer service
- Microsoft and Windows proficiency
- Ability to work with or without direction and take initiative when needed
- Strong organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- High level of confidentiality and discretion
- Pleasant, positive and approachable personality
- Valid Driver’s License
Working Conditions and Environmental Exposures:
The position is primarily a seated, indoor office position with intermitted standing and walking. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally have exposure to outside weather conditions and uneven, unpaved terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be asked to lift 50+ pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interested Candidates:
Email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to lindsay@tulsabotanic.org. No phone calls please.
Gardener
The Tulsa Botanic Garden is looking for a hard-working and team-focused Gardener to assist with maintaining the high-profile landscapes of the Garden. We are looking for a positive, self-driven person with a willingness to perform tasks as directed.
As a non-profit organization we work together to promote the beauty of plants and nature while building and sustaining an exceptional botanical garden. We are passionate about educating guests, rooting ourselves in the community and using our creative minds and skills to further the growth of the Garden.
The Tulsa Botanic Garden is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, Paid time off, Paid holidays and Garden membership.
Job Duty Highlights:
- Perform physical gardening work that is associated as part of a routine outdoor job such as weeding, general garden upkeep and installing new plantings
- Assist with maintenance of turf areas, outdoor spaces around buildings, nature trails, fence lines, etc.
- Safe and responsible use of all garden tools and equipment
- Interact with guests and answer general questions
- Work with the horticulture staff to plan, install, and take down our annual holiday light display, including wrapping trees with lights, constructing special features, lifting/operating ladders, etc.
- Assist with special events and programs as needed, including seasonal nights and weekends
Job Qualifications and Highlights:
- Applicable experience
- Microsoft familiarity
- Team focused attitude with the ability to work independently as needed
- Positive and friendly demeanor
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators License
Working Conditions and Environmental Exposures:
The position is primarily an active, outdoor position that will include repetitive bending, stooping and squatting with occasional climbing, kneeling or crawling. General duties of the position will require manual dexterity such as grabbing, twisting and digging as well as the ability to handle small seeds and manipulate and operate hand tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have exposure to outside weather conditions and uneven, unpaved terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be very loud depending on the task (appropriate PPE should be properly worn during the tasks). The employee will be asked to lift and move 50+ pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interested Candidates:
Email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to lindsay@tulsabotanic.org. No phone calls please.
Visitor Center Associate
Department: Member Services
Reports to: Visitor Center Manager
Supervisor of: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-time, Hourly (maximum 30 per week)
Position Summary:
This position serves as the front-line ambassador for Tulsa Botanic Garden with a focus on hospitality and creating welcoming positive interactions for all guests, while also efficiently handling daily work duties.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and orient guests
- Provide information, history and future development plan while promoting and answering questions regarding memberships and upcoming events and programs
- Process all admissions, memberships and Gift Shop transactions within the CRM
- Accurately handle and reconcile cash and credit card transactions
- Use established procedures to open and close the Visitor Center and other facilities as needed, including cleaning and preparing guest areas
- Tidy and restock Gift Shop items
- Mitigate guest concerns, gather and share feedback with management
- Assist with special events and projects as requested
- Work with volunteers
- Assist with answering phones as needed
- Perform other assigned tasks related to the position
Minimum Job Qualifications and Competencies:
- Appropriate degree, certifications and/or applicable experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current ABLE license or ability to obtain
- Microsoft and Windows familiarity
- CRM and POS experience
- Cash handling experience
- Familiarity with the outdoors/gardens is favorable
- Strong customer service skills
- Display a friendly and helpful demeanor
- Ability to problem-solve and multitask while remaining organized
- Ability to work independently
- Availability to work days, nights or weekends depending on the season and scheduled events
Working Conditions and Environmental Exposures:
The position is primarily a seated, indoor office position with intermittent standing and walking. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally have exposure to outside weather conditions and uneven, unpaved terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be asked to lift 50+ pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interested Candidates: Please email resume. No phone calls, please.
About Tulsa Botanic Garden:
Tulsa Botanic Garden is an all-season oasis blooming in the Osage Hills, 8 miles northwest of downtown Tulsa. Tulsa Botanic Garden is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to promote the beauty and importance of plants and nature to create a more sustainable and harmonious world. The Garden is located at 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive, Tulsa, OK 74127. For more information call 918-289-0330 or visit tulsabotanic.org.
