Events & Operations Manager

ABOUT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is among the world’s best tropical botanic gardens where you fill find internationally renowned collections of cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruits, vines, aroids and endangered species, which provide a living laboratory for scientists, and the opportunity of discovery for everyone. Fairchild is also a beautiful venue for family-friendly annual events such as the award-winning light spectacular, NightGarden, Chocolate Festival, Mango Festival and more. With its picturesque paths, vistas and displays combined with engaging events and activations, Fairchild provides an unforgettable experience for each and every guest.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Support daily operational aspects of the Garden’s events, retail and admissions programs

·      Lead operational teams as they support events and programs, including load-in, activation and tear-down/load-out

·      Manage operational departments to include security and parking

·      Manage a team of Production Assistants dedicated to the support of events, weddings and operations

·      Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of trams, shuttles and golf carts

·      Ensure that trams, shuttles and golf carts are serviced regularly, parked correctly, cleaned and charged nightly to be ready for daytime use

·      Support the maintenance department in the management and servicing of repair requests and general Garden maintenance tasks

·      Develop and implement detailed operational plans in support of Garden events and programs

·      Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage for regular operations and special operations within a defined budget

·      Create and submit RFPs for special projects and vendors

·      Negotiate and manage contracts with third party vendors as needed

·      Recruit, Conduct Interviews, Hire, and Train new and existing teams

·      Develop and implement departmental standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

·      Support the production and execution of all garden operations, events and educational activities

·      Manage budgets to ensure financial responsibility and profitability

·      Develop and maintain communications protocols to insure seamless communication with and between all departments

·      Assist with payroll procedures across multiple teams, weekly audits, and scheduled submittals.

·      Serve as both client-and-guest-facing representative, providing excellent customer and client service and maintaining excellent communication with all parties

·      This is a high-pressure job with long hours and requires a dedicated professional who is willing to roll-up their sleeves and give 100% at all times. Flexibility in personal schedule is a must (including Holidays and Weekends)

·      Other duties as deemed necessary or as directed

REQUIREMENTS:

·      College degree or equivalent experience preferred

·      Minimum three-to-five years of management experience in Operations

·      Hospitality experience a plus

·      Strong project management skills

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications required, with a special emphasis on Excel

·      Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results

·      Ability to build consensus and cultivate relationships

·      Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

·      Excellent verbal and written comprehension and communication skills

·      Ability to multi-task and maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful environment

·      Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate staff and support senior staff

·      Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States