SAINT JOHN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

JOB DESCRIPTION: GENERAL MANAGER

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• The Superintendent of the Saint John Horticultural Association maintains and operates the
• Public Gardens and the Rockwood Park Campground as a not-for-profit service for the citizens
• of Saint John and visitors to the city.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• General organizational management, business planning and tactical execution for
• revenue generation, fund raising, cost control and operations
• Design and maintain an attractive, four-season Public Gardens
• Operate three greenhouses in a sustainable, cost-effective manner
• Oversee operations of a professional, well-respected seasonal campground
• Hire, train, motivate, and supervise staff
• Prepare budgets and manage operating finances
• Organize Board meetings and engage with Committees
• Develop and oversee capital projects
• Ensure a secure, safe workplace

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to public inquiries, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Maintaining email correspondence and digital records
• Preparing employment program
• Identify grant and funding opportunities and prepare funding applications
• Organizing advertising, fundraisers, and public relations
• Oversee maintenance of an up-to-date online presence
• Oversee organization and facilitation of events and activities
• Liaising with the City of Saint John and stakeholders in Rockwood Park

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Hands-on leader with a collaborative, friendly personality
• Familiarity with landscaping equipment and mechanical systems
• Knowledge and passion for plants and gardening
• Comfortable using digital systems
• Organized and capable of building systems and processes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years experience with some combination of

Managing a greenhouse/landscaping/gardening/campground operation

and/or

Managing business or not for-profit organization

Professional designation in turf grass management, landscape horticulture certification

or related approved program with network and professional development is

considered an asset

SECURITY AND SAFETY:

• Trained in First Aid/CPR
• Valid Canadian driver’s license
• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time hours, including some weekends and statutory holidays
• Flexible, largely self-determined schedule
• Report to a volunteer Board of Directors
• Some heavy lifting, prolonged bending, and reaching

COMPENSATION AND SALARY:

• $50,000 – $70,000
• HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS
• COMPANY VEHICLE
• PAID VACATION
• REGULAR BONUS BASED ON PERFORMANCE

Send your Resume to sjha.careers@gmail.com
Resumes accepted until May 26th, email only. No Calls.