Executive Director

Location: Marietta, GA (preference given to candidates living in Marietta)

Job Type: Hourly, part-time, currently 20-25 hours per week, MWF.  Occasional, brief work with clients at other times, including weekends, may be required.

Reports to: Marietta Educational Garden Center Board of Trustees Chairperson and Marietta Council of Garden Clubs President

POSITION PURPOSE

Through direct partnership and with guidance/approval from both Boards, the Executive Director is responsible for executing the strategy and day to day operations of the non-profit Marietta Educational Garden Center.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for all operations and management of non-profit including:

• customer special event sales and site-only event management
• fundraising/project management for Board-sponsored events
• property management (historic home)
• accounting/bookkeeping
• vendor management
• routine member communications and logistical support
• program coordination and volunteer management

Must actively engage and partner with the Board of Trustees and Council Board to achieve non-profit mission.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Provides primary support to the Board of Trustees and Council Board, as needed.

Typically, no direct reports but must have proven ability to manage volunteers and work with contract/short term vendors.

Typically, requires frequent persuasion or influencing of others.

Typically, procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are frequent and diverse.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5 years

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift items up to 25 pounds. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Non-profit Leadership and Management
• Property Management
• Bookkeeping
• Sales and Project/Event Management
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Communications
• Community Partnerships
• Volunteer Management
• Office Management
• Website Management with vendor support
• PC Skills - Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (primarily Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, and the use of the Internet.

Experience in the following software is preferred but a willingness and ability to quickly learn these products will be considered:

• WordPress
• Constant Contact
• QuickBooks Online and Quicken
• Capsule CRM

Please submit cover letter, resume and references using one of the two methods below:

Email to: mgardenc@bellsouth.net

No calls, please.