Job Description
** LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN HAS AN URGENT NEED FOR SEASONAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND GUEST SERVICES POSITIONS.**
SEASONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATE
The Public Safety Specialist monitors and patrols the Garden campus, remaining visible to help deter security-related incidents and provide a welcoming presence for visitors and staff. Responsibilities include conducting routine patrols, responding to safety situations as needed, and furthering efforts to create a safe experience on the entire campus. Requires the ability to work outdoors, move through 82-acre property and lift and carry up to 30 lbs. A strong background in Public Safety or Security experience required.
_ This is a temporary position working during Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights from October to January._
_ ** SEASONAL GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATE - ADMISSIONS**_
The Seasonal Guest Services Associate handles payment in exchange for admission fees and membership dues, event tickets, and classes. Responsible for all cash and credit card transactions; following established procedures for opening and closing assigned register. Able to efficiently use a computer system (preferably Tessitura) to perform ticket sales, register guests for classes, run reports, check the daily schedule of events, and look up events for guests needing information (date and location confirmation, etc.) Must be able to work extended periods in one location, lift 20 pounds, and work weekends.
_ This is a temporary position working during the Dominion GardenFest of Lights Exhibit from November through January._
Complete job descriptions can be found on the LGBG Employment page at: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/about/employment/.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to HR@lewisginter.org.
Company Description
Founded in 1984, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a nonprofit garden located in Richmond, Virginia’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Garden encompasses 82 acres, four lakes, 5,500 unique taxa of plants within 15 distinct outdoor gardens, 11 major buildings including a conservatory and greenhouse, plus an 80-acre branch site, the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. Annually, Lewis Ginter engages over 17,000 students in innovative and exciting educational programs. This cadre of identified learners is just a fraction of the more than 400,000 annual visitors to the Garden. In recent years, the Garden has been honored with inclusion in several top ten lists for botanical gardens in North America.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees. We support the diversity and inclusion policy adopted by The American Public Gardens Association: to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.
Founded in 1984, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a nonprofit garden located in Richmond, Virginia’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Garden encompasses 82 acres, four lakes, 5,500 unique taxa of plants within 15 distinct outdoor gardens, 11 major buildings including a conservatory and greenhouse, plus an 80-acre branch site, the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. Annually, Lewis Ginter engages over 17,000 students in innovative and exciting educational programs. This cadre of identified learners is just a fraction of the more than 400,000 annual visitors to the Garden. In recent years, the Garden has been honored with inclusion in several top ten lists for botanical gardens in North America.\r\n\r\nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees. We support the diversity and inclusion policy adopted by The American Public Gardens Association: to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.