Red Butte Garden seeks to connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes. Our staff is a community that understands, values, protects, and is enriched by the world of plants.
Whether you are working outside with our awesome Horticulture staff, or helping the garden grow behind the scenes, you will get to work in a beautiful environment with the best people around.
If you love nature as much as we do and want to be part of an awesome team, apply today!
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Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
$12.02 to $20.45 hourly
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm; occasional evening and/or weekend
Job Summary
Performs a variety of accounting duties that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables or serving as payroll reporter, to more complex duties such as preparing budget or reconciling accounts. This position is considered Category IIA : Not required on campus and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID -19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID -19 Telecommuting Agreement. Occasional on site work will be required to perform essential duties.
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus two years full-time clerical accounting experience or equivalency required. The ability to understand, interpret, and apply University and departmental regulations; demonstrated spreadsheet skills; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience using software programs such as PeopleSoft or Kronos may be required for certain positions.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience using software programs such as Excel, PeopleSoft and Kronos. Previous clerical accounting experience.
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
$18.41 to $24.85 hourly
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30 am to 5 pm, occasional night and/or weekend
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant at the Red Butte Garden works directly with the staff and leadership and is essential to the success of the organization. Members of our team perform a diverse set of tasks and provides engaged administrative support for department management.
The Administrative Assistant’s essential functions will include yet, are not limited to scheduling, meeting support, payroll assistance, procurement, travel, management of department accounts, purchasing, event planning, on/off boarding of staff, and other administrative duties as assigned.
This position is considered Category IIA : Not required on campus daily and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID -19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID -19 Telecommuting Agreement. Employee hired into this position will be required to work occasionally at the office to support on-site operations.
Responsibilities
This position plans and expedites the flow of work while ensuring the smooth operation of the department under the pressure of frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Requires independent judgement, daily problem solving and multi-tasking.
Qualifications
Associate degree in business or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
$38,300 to $45,000 annually
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm; occasional evening and/or weekend
Job Summary
The CRM Administrator is responsible for bridging the gap between the CRM systems and the organization's staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration and support for our CRM systems. The candidate will possess a good understanding of how our organization can and should utilize a CRM. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential to work well with staff in multiple departments to facilitate, troubleshoot, and educate. The candidate should advocate for the CRM and help to appropriately expand its use while maintaining a clean, organized database.
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Two years experience in collecting, organizing analyzing, and presenting data; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Horticulture Department
Full time, benefited position
Horticulture Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
DOE
Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, occasional nights and/or weekends
Job Summary
Manages all aspects of horticulture maintenance and development of garden displays, collections, natural areas and related areas; develops and enforces policies, manages departmental budget and supervises a variety of skilled staff.
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
A Masters Degree in the above area is preferred.
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
38300 to 45000
Schedule
M-F. Occasional nights and weekends. Must be available to work evening concerts from May – September.
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator responsible for all aspects of the Red Butte Garden volunteer program including: recruiting and screening new volunteers; assigning volunteers to various positions in the Garden; training, recognizing and retaining current volunteers; managing the volunteer database; and evaluating, refining, and developing volunteer programs. The Volunteer Coordinator also oversees Red Butte Garden’s private and public tour programs. The position reports to the Director of Administrative Services and works collaboratively with other staff members throughout the Garden.
This position is Category I: Mandatory Required on Campus or at Health Care Facilities.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency required (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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