Programs and Events Manager

The Elizabethan Gardens
Position Title: Programs and Events Manager

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday with occasional weekend, evening, and/or holiday work required. This position may require occasional travel.

Salary: $48,000

Benefits:

Health and dental insurance, paid time off, opportunity to work in one of North Carolina’s most scenic and historic settings, with a mission-driven, fun and supportive team.

Reports to:
Executive Director

Organization Overview:
Located on Roanoke Island in Manteo, NC – The Elizabethan Gardens overlooks Roanoke Sound and is nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. It was established as a tribute to the first English Colonists in the New World -at the site of the original settlement. One of the key aspects of The Elizabethan Gardens’ mission is to inspire an appreciation of its unique history, gardening, nature, antiquities, and the environment. This aim is to be achieved by providing educational services to students, teachers, and the public both on-site and off-site. These services will include education programs, camps, teacher workshops, volunteer programs, field trips, and outreach programs. A variety of other events are also held at the gardens including weddings, tea parties, corporate events, Eastertide, Night of 1587 Pumpkins, Beer Garden, Winter Lights, etc.

Position Overview:
The dual purpose of this position is to develop, lead, teach, and manage the Gardens’ education section and to assist in the management of events held in the garden. This position’s duties include envisioning, designing and developing mission related education learning opportunities; developing activities and curriculum to accompany school programs; correlating all school programs with the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Standard Course of Study learning objectives as appropriate; managing education spaces (such as the new sensory garden), materials, and equipment.

In addition, the Programs and Events Manager will help develop, grow, and enhance events in the garden that provide enjoyment to our guests and serve as important revenue streams to our organization. By serving as a main point of contact for wedding and event planners, collaborating with garden staff, and executing necessary contracts and paperwork, the Programs and Events Manager helps keep our events well organized.

The Programs and Events Manager interviews, trains, and directly supervises seasonal staff, interns and volunteers that may be hired to further our education and events channels. This position also works in collaboration with other managers and the Executive Director on long term strategic planning, including program and garden enhancement and expansion. The Programs and Events Manager participates in applying for grants and sponsorships that support education programs and other events/projects happening in the garden. The Programs and Events Manager should be able to assume any other duties as assigned by the executive director.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required in this Position: In addition to knowledge of natural science and informal education, the job requires extensive interpersonal skills, effective supervisory skills, an excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing, a high level of expertise in program/event planning, and the ability to coordinate and organize effectively. The employee must be self-directed and capable of working independently, creatively, and cooperatively. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of botany, horticulture, understand natural systems and processes, be knowledgeable of major environmental trends, issues and concerns, and have grant writing experience. An outgoing personality and willingness to have fun at work is required.

Education and/or Experience Preferred: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in botany, horticulture, or other natural science curriculum and three years of program management and/or teaching experience in natural science, including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualified Candidates: Please submit cover letter and resume to director@elizabethangardens.org / no phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Manteo, NC 27954 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manteo, NC 27954: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000