Annual greenhouse manager job description

The primary function of the Annual Giving Manager is to assist the Development Department through building relationships with potential donors in the University Area Community and overseeing the organization's annual giving efforts. The overall goal is to develop sustainable relationships with individuals, organizations, and corporations to help sustain the University Area CDC (UACDC). Focus on annual giving efforts that include direct mail, Give Day, digital giving platforms, and management of giving circles for stewardship to build the pipeline and base of donors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and strategic plans. Actively solicit and cultivate relationships to generate revenue for the organization. Ability to drive new business opportunities and vendor relationships/sponsorship. Serves as an event manager and is responsible for event and production detail. Responsible for donor management and donor recognition. Focus on annual giving efforts that include direct mail, Give Day, digital giving platforms Management of giving circles for stewardship to build the pipeline and base of donors. Establishes accessible and supportive relationships with UACDC personnel, Board members and/ or guests or the organization. Coordinates for internal & external development events. Professionally represent the UACDC to a variety of audiences and interact effectively with external constituencies. Assist with calculating budgets and ensures they are adhered to. Oversee the UACDC Donor Brick Campaign. Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre/post event evaluations. Assist with Coordination and monitoring of Development timelines and ensure deadlines are met. Manages correspondences of the Development Department as needed. Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with marketing department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Attends training meetings/conferences/symposia on related topics.


OCCASIONAL DUTIES
Attend company events and external events (luncheons, galas, meetings)


ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports to Chief Development Officer


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has supervisory responsibilities that include oversight of contractors, volunteers and interns.
Requirements

COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Focus / Orientation Sub competencies: Customer Orientation. Sensitive & responsive to internal and external customer needs, demonstrates skills in customer service and satisfaction, maintains a positive attitude, willing to listen to customer problems & seeks solutions; stays in tune with changing needs of customers. Interpersonal Style Sub competencies: (Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork) Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner. Treats people with respect. Develops effective working relationships. Is friendly and approachable. Listens attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly. Communicates appropriately with supervisor, co-workers and direct reports. Self-Management Sub competencies: Adaptability, Reliable, Dependable, Self Sufficient, And Composure: Adapts readily to changes. Works effectively under stress. Needs minimal supervision. Is comfortable working in a fast paced environment. Is reliable, dependable & results-oriented. Maintains productivity & composure under pressure. Views problems as opportunities to create new solutions Thinking Skills Sub competencies: Problem Solving & Judgment. Diagnoses problems efficiently, gathers sufficient input before making a plan of action, quickly determines source of problem, identifies information needed to solve problems, and analyzes alternative solutions. Administrative Skills Sub competencies: Detail Orientation, Planning & Organizing: Possesses ability to organize, plan and follow-through on multiple tasks, recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency, effectively prioritizes work, establishes clear goals, tasks and plans, anticipates potential problems & analyzes alternative solutions. Technical Aptitude/Proficiency Sub competencies: Learning proficiency: Picks up technical things quickly (i.e. learning new software); is good at learning a new industry standard or practice; policy or procedure; does well in technical courses technical courses, electronic training or reading technical materials to master a software package.


BUSINESS RELATED CONTACTS
Internal and external personnel.


QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
College Degree and minimum of 6 years of experience. Prior work experience in a non-profit organization is an added plus. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with data tracking software, a plus. Previous experience with event coordination and administration. Experience working in a deadline-driven environment. Attention to detail is a must. The ability to multi-task, strong problem solving ability, priority setting, organization and collaboration skills are required. Excellent proof reading and quality control skills are required, along with strong time management skills is a must.


LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical concepts.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Internet software; Order Processing systems; Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Spreadsheet, Presentation, relational database and Word Processing software.


OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Participate in evening and weekend activities. Frequent local travel required. Must have reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not meant to be all-inclusive and the job itself is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Greenhouse Maintenance Job Description

Position/Title: Greenhouse Maintenance Position Type: Full Time

Department: Maintenance Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Facilities Director Date Prepared: 01/05/2022

Direct Reports: None Date Revised:

A.) Overall Purpose:

Assemble, maintain, and repair conveyors, motors, boilers, air lines and water lines, as well as have experience in carpentry and overall general maintenance. The mechanic will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of all mechanical systems.

Candidate must have manual dexterity and attention to detail as well as be able to work with various machines and tools while following all safety precautions.

B.) Description of Key Responsibilities

Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements

Inspect machines, conveyors boilers, etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues

Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability

Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner

Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems

Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components as needed

Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or equipment users

Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting, general maintenance, etc.)

Keep logs of work and report on issues

C.) Required Skills:

1 to 3 years of general maintenance mechanic duties. General experience as Mechanic

Knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and air systems, other systems, and their components

Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools

Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.

D.) Typical Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk, bend over, reach & stand for up to 10 hours.

Ability to lift 50lbs as well as bending, squatting, kneeling and standing for long periods of time

The ability to work in a fast-paced indoor and outdoor environment

The ability to work during inclement weather (within reason)

E.) Qualifications:

Team player and the ability to multitask

A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines

Exceptional good communication skills

Willingness to troubleshoot and problem solve independently

Reliable & punctual with a flexible schedule

Ability to conduct self in an orderly manner

Previous experience in Greenhouse Operations a plus

F.) Standards of Performance:

Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.

Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.

Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.

Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.

Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.

Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep.

Benefits

Salary to commensurate with experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) after 1 year of service

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick)