Careers at Powell Gardens

The Specialist, Administration focuses on serving Powell Gardens internal and external stakeholders aligned with executive office, finance, human resources, and special projects. The Specialist is responsible for administrative support and specific recurring tasks that serve the processes of Powell Gardens, ensuring clients receive exceptional customer service. In addition, this person orients and trains new employees to use institutional software packages associated with the functions listed above, e.g., purchasing, payment processing, finance.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of office management experience and a solid commitment to internal and external client services. Organizational skills and adaptability to changing initiatives are required. Collaboration effectively across the organization and developing harmonious relationships is critical for success.

To apply, email a resume and references to Human Resources at hr@powellgardens.org.

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This Part Time role of Campus Services Assistant serves Powell Gardens internal and external clients with a wide variety of hands-on tasks, services and functions aligned with physical aesthetics, events, festivals, and exhibitions, and special projects. The Assistant is responsible for work in recurring tasks and a range of activities in setup, teardown and proper storage of equipment and supplies, and reporting equipment repairs and replacement. The role entails use of software for communications and as a backup for supply ordering, calendaring, and time and attendance. This position requires some evening and weekend work on Saturdays and/ or Sundays.

The ideal candidate has a background in building services, event services, and/or food and beverage stewarding and appreciates working in interior building and external garden environments. Organizational skills are required. Collaboration effectively with department staff and across the organization and developing harmonious relationships is critical for success.
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To apply, email a resume and references to Human Resources at hr@powellgardens.org.

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The Visitor Experience Representative sets the tone for the visitor experience by direct interaction with guests in various capacities. The position will report to the Director, Visitor Experience and take direction from the Visitor Experience Specialist. Duties include processing admissions in a timely manner; communicating current/upcoming events to the public; taking initiative to increase membership enrollments; providing guidance and direction to guests; accurately processing POS and inventory transactions; following proper opening/closing procedures pertaining to POS and cash reporting procedures, answering incoming calls then directing, returning and forwarding calls to the appropriate departments; maintaining the Welcome Desk with various media; communicating Powell Garden rules to visitors when necessary; providing support to staff with various projects and duties as assigned; and adhering to all Human Resources rules regarding attendance and timecard procedures and dress code.

To apply, email a resume and references to Human Resources at hr@powellgardens.org.