Overview
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Jobs in Henrico, VA at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The Garden celebrates the diversity of all people, just as we honor the diversity of plants and ecosystems in our world, with a focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility.
GARDEN OVERVIEW
MISSION
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s mission is connecting people to plants by inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature.
VISION
We are a Virginia garden of international significance leading in horticultural and educational excellence. We cultivate experiences that enhance each person’s relationship with the natural world.
VALUES
Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, Hospitality and Inspiration
Founded in 1984, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a nonprofit garden located in Richmond, Virginia’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Garden encompasses 82 acres, four lakes, 5,500 unique taxa of plants within 15 distinct outdoor gardens, 11 major buildings including a conservatory and greenhouse, plus an 80-acre branch site, the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. Annually, Lewis Ginter engages over 17,000 students in innovative and exciting educational programs. This cadre of identified learners is just a fraction of the more than 400,000 annual visitors to the Garden. In recent years, the Garden has been honored with inclusion in several top ten lists for botanical gardens in North America.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees. We support the diversity and inclusion policy adopted by The American Public Gardens Association: to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Salary: $15 per hour
Job Description
The Facilities Operations Assistant position supports multiple departments to ensure an extraordinary guest experience during fluctuating visitation, seasonal work needs, rental event preparations and special event support and execution. This position focuses on elevating the guest experience and exemplifies the Garden’s core value of hospitality.
Responsibilities and Requirements
This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day functions throughout the Garden campus, preparation and coordination for private and public events and exhibits, as well as light custodial and housekeeping duties under the supervision of the Director of Operations. Visitation, event schedules, seasonal needs and priority tasks will determine assignments and hours divided among these support departments:
Operations:
Provide excellent internal and external hospitality.
Set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, tents, etc., for all ongoing Garden events, including rental events and in-house functions.
Responds to requests of all departments/staff members for Operations assistance, and as directed by supervisor.
Assist with all components of the operations of the Garden.
Maintenance:
Assist with general repair and maintenance of all garden infrastructure.
Maintain facilities, vehicles, equipment, and utilities.
Help with special construction and maintenance projects.
Transport items throughout campus
Light assembly/disassembly of furnishings and equipment
Installation and deinstallation of garden exhibits including: light installation, display set up, construction for securing displays, electrical testing, running extension cords, etc.
Custodial:
Assist in maintaining the highest aesthetic standard for the Garden.
Collection and removal of litter and recycling from facilities and grounds daily.
Clean and maintain facilities and grounds daily including light housekeeping responsibilities.
Required
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Ability to work cooperatively within a diverse team
Familiarity with safe use of common hand tools.
Desirable
Related work experience.
Basic mechanical understanding and knowledge or ability to learn.
Basic Microsoft Office product experience.
Responsibilities
Delivers excellent customer service in all facets of work.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Able to move from task to task and remain flexible to changing assignments as needed.
Required to have a flexible work schedule and willing and able to work weekends and as needed in evenings for special events.
Acts as a contact person in case of emergencies and reports situation to appropriate parties, using required reporting procedures, as well as contacting 911 for assistance when needed.
Handles difficult situations with tact and respect and reports issues to supervisor in a timely manner with accurate details.
Skills and Abilities
Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced potentially noisy environment.
Proven ability to problem-solve in real time.
Bilingual with a preference for conversational fluency in Spanish helpful.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Must be able to work for extended periods in one location, standing, bending and lifting.
Must be able and willing to move periodically and quickly between buildings and outside areas.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work outside in all sorts of weather based on given assignment.
Must be able to move around the Garden serving as a visible presence, to be familiar with exhibit and event locations in order to report to work locations.
Note: Duties described above, other duties and physical demands have been identified as essential.
Education and Experience
High school education or GED required
1 year prior experience working with the public in the hospitality field preferred
Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office Products preferred
Experience and familiarity with pool filtration equipment beneficial.
Please note: This position is represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, to discuss the specific needs of your group, please
reach out to 804-359-4058.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at [email protected]
Title: OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Company: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Location: Henrico, VA
