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Title: Director of Strategy and Growth, Chicago, IL
Exemption Status : Exempt
Department : Windy City Harvest
Reports to: Vice President, Community Partnerships
Year-round, Full-time
Position Overview:
Windy City Harvest is the Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban agriculture division working on initiatives to help build a local food system, healthier communities, and a greener economy. The director of strategy and growth plays a key role in driving innovation, introducing new programs, and ending or improving under-performing activities. The director of strategy and growth helps staff understand how activities contribute to a comprehensive view of the Chicago Botanic Garden that delivers impact on plants, people, and planet. They are responsible for developing business and annual strategy plans to support revenue and programmatic growth. The director of strategy and growth will assist the vice president of community partnerships in co-creating new visitor experiences at the Farm on Ogden and responding to emerging initiatives and partnership opportunities. Learn more about our programs: www.chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:
VALUES
As an organization, we…
BEHAVIORS
As an organization, we…
Prioritize a culture of GROWTH.
We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work.
Seek to UNDERSTAND.
We seek to understand others from their perspective.
See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE.
We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.
Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY.
We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision-making that honors all people.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, listening, speaking, participating in conference calls, and use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, and scanners. Working in many different types of weather during site visits.
Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.
Full Time
$192k-250k (estimate)
06/21/2024
07/04/2024
chicagobotanic.org
Glencoe, IL
500 - 1,000