"Bullington Gardens Director"

Bullington Gardens Director

Company: North Carolina State University

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: WT-00042612-1125

Essential Job Duties:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

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• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks!

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Primary Purpose of Position

Bullington Gardens is a non-profit 501©(3) organization that serves Henderson County and surrounding communities as a botanical garden and a center for horticultural education. It provides programs to students in the Henderson County Public School system and the general public. https://www.bullingtongardens.org/

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Henderson County is in western North Carolina and is considered an emerging urban area, yet still has a large rural community. Nestled in the mountains, the county boasts a rich rural tradition combined with an urban flavor. For more information about Henderson County, visit the county website at https://www.hendersoncountync.gov

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is a full-time (0.9375 FTE), 37.5-hour-per-week position. The position is 100% funded by a combination of revenue from Bullington Gardens, the state, and Henderson County.

• Manage fundraising and member and donor relations, as well as obtain grants to support Bullington Garden's operations.
• Conduct public speaking and outreach to the community. Use social media to inform the public about Bullington Gardens.
• Coordinate Bullington Garden's activities with partners: NC Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Public Schools.
• Manage and collaborate closely with the Education Coordinator in supporting programs.
• Collaborate with volunteers by providing support and hands-on participation in sales and other fundraising events, which are primarily staffed and run by volunteers.
• Conduct day-to-day fiscal management, prepare and manage budgets, and ensure reports to government agencies are filed promptly.
• Inform the Board of Directors regularly, and work with the Board to expand and strengthen its capabilities.
• Shape the vision of Bullington Gardens and oversee the property. Along with the board, execute the Strategic Plan and update the Property Master Plan.
• Manage staff and volunteers.
• Maintain and strengthen the organization's culture. Bullington has a warm and welcoming culture that is critical to its mission. All staff and volunteers respect and care for each other as well as for our visitors, students, and clients.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Ability to work with broad audiences, connect well with people, and be a team player.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and switch tasks quickly.
• Motivated and comfortable taking initiative with assigned tasks.
• Must have good organizational skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience with raising funds, budgeting, customer service, and social media marketing
• Must be a team member dedicated to supporting a positive and creative work environment.
• Experience with web page management, desktop publishing, and newsletter design and preparation
• A horticultural background
• Previous Cooperative Extension experience and a background in horticulture

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently. The job also requires sustained periods of standing and sitting, and occasional periods of kneeling, stooping, and reaching. The job occasionally requires exposure to extreme heat and humidity, and exposure to the sun. The person must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, receive detailed information through oral communication, and make discriminations in sound. The job requires appropriate visual acuity with or without correction and dexterity to perform the normal duties of the job.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required and must be maintained. In order to operate a state vehicle, a valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

AA/EOE Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county-required background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Department: 117108 - West District - Henderson

Location: Hendersonville, NC