(Contractual Position from April 18, 2011 to December 2, 2011)

Duties:
The successful applicant will assist with information and visitor services at the Botanical Garden under the supervision of the Education Coordinator and the Environmental Education Assistant. 
Duties include assisting visitors; staffing the front desk and answering inquiries; booking school and group programs; staffing receptions and special events; answering the telephone and responding to or directing inquiries; processing cash, debit, and credit card transactions; supervising seasonal staff and volunteers; and performing other related duties as assigned.  Weekend and some evening work required.
 
Qualifications:
Extensive supervisory experience required; in customer service and retail environments an asset.  Graduation from high school, supplemented by related courses; or equivalent combination of experience and training.  Applicants must be able to work independently; possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and be comfortable using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite.  Interest and or knowledge in Newfoundland gardening, natural history, and the outdoors would be an asset.
 
SALARY:                               $29,071 (pro-rated)
 
CLOSING DATE:                 April 11, 2011
 
To apply:

Please forward a cover letter, and attach a current resume, addressed to:
Ms. Madonna Bishop, Acting Manager,
MUN Botanical Garden

(please see contact information below). 

Please be sure to include your name, full contact information, including e-mail address if applicable, date available to star work, and three references.
 
Madonna Bishop, Acting Manager
MUN Botanical Garden
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL  A1C 5S7
Telephone: (709) 864-8590
Fax: (709) 864-8596
Email: mbishop[at]mun.ca

Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc., as part of the university’s inclusive community, is a not-for-profit corporation that creates and inspires understanding, appreciation and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas to further Memorial’s mission of research, education and outreach.  The Garden is a registered charity.