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Join the Garden Team!
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San Francisco Botanical Garden is operated by a public/private partnership between San Francisco Botanical Garden Society and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
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San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is the nonprofit support organization for San Francisco Botanical Garden and is responsible for education, visitor experience, fundraising, curation, and many other functions. Positions listed here are with San Francisco Botanical Garden Society.
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Horticulture positions are managed by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Recruitment for those positions is administered by the San Francisco Department of Human Resources. More information on jobs with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department can be found here
Membership, Annual Giving & Tributes Manager
The Membership, Annual Giving & Tributes Manager (MAGTM) will manage three essential programs – membership, the execution of tribute gifts (bench sponsorships and pavers) and all gifts under $1,000. The Garden currently has nearly 3,500 active member households and seeks to grow the number and depth of commitment of these entry-level supporters who make gifts up to $1,000 annually. Additionally, giving from individuals through year end, thematic direct mail and online campaigns, onsite donation boxes and other campaigns or activities that may be devised, attract new donors and inspire additional giving. The Tribute Gifts program currently includes benches and pavers and relies heavily on consistent marketing and face-to-face meetings to achieve its goals.
Development Associate
Under the supervision of the Development Operations and Database Manager, the Development Associate will execute all gift and member processing and acknowledgements, assist with development and Garden-wide events, and offer administrative support to the development team of the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The Development Associate will join a development department totaling five team members who support over 3,500 member households. The development team is responsible for generating $2 million in contributed operating revenue annually, in addition to current and upcoming capital improvement campaigns. The development team currently produces two large fundraising events – Garden Feast and Flower Piano at Night Fundraiser, in addition to 8-10 donor cultivation events throughout the year.
Garden Camp Counselor
San Francisco Botanical Garden launched its first-ever summer camp program last year, Garden Camp. This year Garden Camp is returning and will serve rising 1st-4th grade campers in a full day program and Pre-K and K campers in a half day program, June 3-August 13, with an all-outdoors, immersive program. Garden Camp will connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Curriculum will revolve around four main themes; gardening, art, wellness, and ecology. Weekly adventure days will take camp groups to walkable destinations in Golden Gate Park and cross-group projects will develop team work and collaboration amongst all participants.
Garden Camp Camp Counselors are members of the Learning and Engagement Department, report to the Garden Camp Director, and work closely with the Youth Education Programs team.
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Garden Camp Gardening and Ecology Content Specialist
San Francisco Botanical Garden launched its first-ever summer camp program last year, Garden Camp. This year Garden Camp is returning and will serve rising 1st-4th grade campers in a full day program and Pre-K and K campers in a half day program, June 3-August 13, with an all-outdoors, immersive program. Garden Camp will connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Curriculum will revolve around four main themes; gardening, art, wellness, and ecology. Weekly adventure days will take camp groups to walkable destinations in Golden Gate Park and cross-group projects will develop team work and collaboration amongst all participants.
Garden Camp Content Specialists are members of the Learning and Engagement Department, report to the Garden Camp Director, and work closely with the Youth Education Programs team.
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Garden Camp Art and Wellness Content Specialist
San Francisco Botanical Garden launched its first-ever summer camp program last year, Garden Camp. This year Garden Camp is returning and will serve rising 1st-4th grade campers in a full day program and Pre-K and K campers in a half day program, June 3-August 13, with an all-outdoors, immersive program. Garden Camp will connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Curriculum will revolve around four main themes; gardening, art, wellness, and ecology. Weekly adventure days will take camp groups to walkable destinations in Golden Gate Park and cross-group projects will develop team work and collaboration amongst all participants.
Garden Camp Content Specialists are members of the Learning and Engagement Department, report to the Garden Camp Director, and work closely with the Youth Education Programs team.
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Garden Camp Pre-K Content Specialist
San Francisco Botanical Garden launched its first-ever summer camp program last year, Garden Camp. This year Garden Camp is returning and will serve rising 1st-4th grade campers in a full day program and Pre-K and K campers in a half day program, June 3-August 13, with an all-outdoors, immersive program. Garden Camp will connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Curriculum will revolve around four main themes; gardening, art, wellness, and ecology. Weekly adventure days will take camp groups to walkable destinations in Golden Gate Park and cross-group projects will develop team work and collaboration amongst all participants.
Garden Camp Content Specialists are members of the Learning and Engagement Department, report to the Garden Camp Director, and work closely with the Youth Education Programs team.
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Visitor Experience Associate
San Francisco Botanical Garden is looking for an energetic, friendly, plant-loving, and knowledgeable person to work in the Visitor Experience department at San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. The Visitor Experience Associate's prime objective is to help open and close the Garden; greet visitors in a friendly and positive manner; efficiently facilitate sales and transactions; and correctly answer inquires for information about the Garden's collections, programs, and other associated offerings.
Weekend availability required.
Visitor Experience Lead Associate
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Visitor Services team is the face of the Garden welcoming, orienting, and assisting Garden visitors in a friendly and positive manner. This includes efficiently facilitating sales and transactions and graciously answering inquires for information about the Garden’s collections, programs, and other associated offerings. Our philosophy is to encourage every visitor to return and engage with the opportunities the Garden offers, including becoming members, donors and volunteers. The Lead Agent’s prime objective is to support the Visitor Services Agents in all aspects of operations. The Lead Agent will seamlessly lead the team and maintain general phone and email communications when the Visitor Services Supervisor is offsite.
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