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:
and/or
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.