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Operations and Development Manager
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Description
Administration & Operations (30%)
● Reply to all emails directed to info@thenewgardensociety.org
● Draft and disseminate quarterly newsletters
● Coordinate site logistics and communications for Board Meetings and All Staff Meetings
● Assist with donation tracking and acknowledgments
● Collaborate with staff to improve and maintain systems for organizational contacts
Programs (20%)
● Support Program Manager with volunteer recruitment
● Serve monthly as an ‘ Educator’ at one prison or jail garden
● Manage speaking engagements for community groups
Development (50%)
● Maintain a dashboard of relevant funding deadlines
● Collect materials for grant applications and write narratives
● Manage grant submissions and reporting
● Oversee the annual fundraising campaign
● Participate in quarterly board meetings
● Cultivate donor relationships
Background and Qualifications
The ideal person for this role demonstrates a strong commitment to TNGS’ mission.
Additional qualifications include:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Exacting attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
● Ability to work with TNGS and DOC staff, board, donors, volunteers and our students
with a sense of humor and flexibility
● Self-motivated, highly organized, and systems-oriented
● Availability on Mondays. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
● Experience using Google Workspace is required
● Experience with grant writing and/or administration is preferred
● Preference is given to candidates with personal experience with the criminal justice system, and/or
horticultural experience.
Administration & Operations (30%)
● Reply to all emails directed to info@thenewgardensociety.org
● Draft and disseminate quarterly newsletters
● Coordinate site logistics and communications for Board Meetings and All Staff Meetings
● Assist with donation tracking and acknowledgments
● Collaborate with staff to improve and maintain systems for organizational contacts
Programs (20%)
● Support Program Manager with volunteer recruitment
● Serve monthly as an ‘ Educator’ at one prison or jail garden
● Manage speaking engagements for community groups
Development (50%)
● Maintain a dashboard of relevant funding deadlines
● Collect materials for grant applications and write narratives
● Manage grant submissions and reporting
● Oversee the annual fundraising campaign
● Participate in quarterly board meetings
● Cultivate donor relationships
Background and Qualifications
The ideal person for this role demonstrates a strong commitment to TNGS’ mission…
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How to Apply
Application Process
Please send a resume and cover letter that includes how you learned of the position and a description of how your qualifications match The New Garden Society’s needs. Applications can be emailed to
renee@thenewgardensociety.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by July 15th. The starting salary for this position is $31 per hour. Additional benefits include accrued PTO, professional development, and travel reimbursement.
Application Process
Please send a resume and cover letter that includes how you learned of the position and a description of how your qualifications match The New Garden Society…
