Programs & Partnerships Coordinator

Gardens of Golden Gate Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

ABOUT THE GARDENS OF GOLDEN GATE PARK The mission of Gardens of Golden Gate Park is to connect people to plants, the planet, and each other. Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a public/private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (SFBGS) to jointly operate the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden. A Lease & Management Agreement between RPD and SFBGS, approved by both the Recreation & Park Commission and the Board of Supervisors, sets the terms of the partnership. The agreement is a cooperative management agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities for each partner.

Key areas of responsibility for SFBGS include volunteer engagement, education, visitor experience, philanthropy, membership, marketing, and other functions. RPD has primary responsibility for horticulture and facility management and maintenance, master planning and capital improvements conducted in collaboration with SFBGS, as well as other functions. Together, RPD and SFBGS collaborate on collections management within the Gardens.

The Conservatory of Flowers is a national, state, and local landmark and a place of exceptional beauty. Built in 1879, the Conservatory was the first formal structure erected in Golden Gate Park and remains an internationally renowned icon, displaying and cultivating unusual plants to heighten awareness of the pressing need to preserve threatened rainforest environments. The

Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest operating public Japanese garden in North America. This garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden and was originally created as an exhibit for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition.

San Francisco Botanical Garden opened in 1940 and is a 55-acre living museum within Golden Gate Park, showcasing 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. San Francisco’s oceanic climate with cool dry summers, mild wet winters, and presence of fog allows the Garden to grow a diverse array of species from around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programs and Partnerships Coordinator (hereafter, Coordinator) is a collaborative partner within the Programs and Partnerships department, reporting to the Director of Programs and Partnerships. The Coordinator will have a portfolio of programs for which they serve as primary administrator and, in some cases or occasionally, as primary program delivery staff. This position’s primary program is Community Engagement Programs. The Coordinator also supports the Education, Volunteer and Library programs, seasonally and as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage administrative needs related to program implementation and promotion including ticket sales, program confirmation, customer service, supply procurement, volunteer requests, community partner communication, and internal communication
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to promote public programs through social media campaigns and newsletters for major events
• Assist in the recruitment and development of new programs, community partners and special events to support the strategic direction and mission of GGGP
• Administration of program and board committee meeting tasks like scheduling meetings, fielding communication with members, note-taking and record-keeping
• Deliver and improve evaluation strategies to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement for future events, including tracking budget and attendance
• Develop and maintain budgets for public programs and large public events alongside Director
• Coordination and communication alongside our city partner, SF Rec & Park to file permits and book event spaces, or Operations and Event Rentals teams for production and catering vendors
• Represent the Gardens of Golden Gate Park during all public programs and events, including greeting patrons, assisting community partners with setup, breakdown of program events, introducing speakers and occasional closure of program sites
• Support Youth Education programs as needed, including Bean Sprouts Family Days, After-School Program, Garden Camp, and school-based programs
• Implementation and planning to public programs like, staffing, volunteerism, community partnerships, inclusive patronage, day-of support and in-person coverage as needed
• Provide regular reports to leadership as required
• Develop and format promotional or informational materials for Programs and Partnerships staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong customer service and communication skills and comfort with public speaking
• Highly effective when working independently as well as a team member, with great attention to detail and organization
• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Knowledge of or experience in digital communication, including but not limited to online learning, social media marketing, and point-of-sale systems (PatronManager Box Office)
• Must have experience with database management, Salesforce, Google Drive, and Asana
• Two or more years of experience coordinating public programs, preferably at a garden,museum, zoo, or other cultural center
• One or more year of experience supervising and supporting volunteers
• Must be able to engage in a range of physical activity, including standing or sitting at a desk orcomputer and walking (sometimes on uneven surfaces) for extended periods of time. Must beable to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

Pre-employment requires a clear background check and reference checks. Proof of Covid 19 vaccination required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.