Boyce Thompson Arboretum Jobs -- updated June 15, 2008:
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DIRECTOR
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Sales Assistant
Visitors return home rejuvenated and inspired after a visit
to the Arboretum... have you considered working here? Jobs at the Arboretum
offer a chance to put your energy, creativity and love for this sublime property
to work on its behalf! Most employees work for the University of Arizona College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Three jobs are listed below. Listings can
be accessed from www.hr.arizona.edu.
For other information contact Business
Manager Bruce Klewer via email or by phone at 520.689.2723
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DIRECTOR
Job Number 40572
Applications to work at Arboretum must be filed online at
www.uacareertrack.com. Make sure
to include the Job Code, Job Number, Department (0104-Arboretum Affairs).
Searchable listings may be accessed from www.hr.arizona.edu.
For other information contact Arboretum Business
Manager Bruce Klewer via email or by phone at 520.689.2723
Director, Boyce Thompson Southwestern
Arboretum
Department 0104 - Arboretum Affairs
College/Division: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Rate of pay: DOE
Open Until Filled. Application reviews began June 1, 2008
Please send a letter of interest and a statement of qualifications
and goals, along with a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information
for 6 (six) references to:
Colin Kaltenbach, Director, Agricultural Experiment Station
Chair, Search Committee
P.O. Box 210036
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
kltnbch@ag.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 621-7201
The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites
applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Boyce Thompson
Southwestern Arboretum located in Superior, Arizona, with an expected start
date of July 1, 2008. The Arboretum, established in 1925, is managed under
an agreement between the University of Arizona, Arizona State Parks and Boyce
Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, a private nonprofit corporation, which owns
the physical facility. The tripartite management seeks to maintain an appropriate
balance between the public programs and academic endeavors. The Arboretum
is primarily a service-oriented institution seeking to ascertain the types
of plants that will thrive within the Sonoran Desert; displaying these and
introducing them for use within the state and the Southwest; making seeds
available to botanical gardens, arboreta, parks departments and government
agencies; and offering a wide range of educational services dealing with plant
science and biotic communities.
Candidates must be exceptionally qualified individuals with strong management experience and demonstrated abilities of leadership, organization, commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and vision necessary to ensure that the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers work together in collaborative effort to accomplish the mission of the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum. The new Director will be based in Superior, Arizona.
Duties and Responsibilitities
*Serve at the direction of and communicate with the BTSWA Board of Directors.
*Serve as the chief executive and chief spokesperson for the Arboretum.
*Annually establish an operating budget for review and approval by the Board
of Directors. Continually review and monitor the budget, income and expenditures
to keep all expenditures within the budget.
*Supervise all personnel and participate in/review all staff evaluations.
*Provide leadership and oversight for all Arboretum programs.
*Design and develop fund raising strategies for operating and capital needs,
with responsibility for solicitation of individual, foundation and corporate
donors.
*Write selected grants and review all outgoing grant applications.
*Serve as an ex-oficio member of the Board of Directors and all operating
committees.
Minimum Qualifications
* Applicant must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in an appropriate field.
Preferred Qualifications
*Senior level administrative experience in a related or similar type of organization.
*Ability to oversee and support research efforts of the Arboretum.
*Demonstrated fund raising experience and ability.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of
Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications
from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, including
minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; retirement, and more!
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Sales
Assistant (On-Call)
Job Number 40011
Applications to work at Arboretum must be filed online at
www.uacareertrack.com. Make sure
to include the Job Code, Job Number, Department (0104-Arboretum Affairs).
Listings can also be accessed from www.hr.arizona.edu.
For other information contact Arboretum Business
Manager Bruce Klewer via email or by phone at 520.689.2723
Sales Assistant (On-Call)
Department 0104 - Arboretum Affairs
College/Division: Agriculture and Life Sciences
$8.50 per hour (19 or fewer hours per week)
Open Until Filled
This position is located at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in
Superior, Arizona. This position is responsible for collecting admission and
membership fees and selling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise in the
retail center at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Duties and Responsibilities include
* Assists customers in locating merchandise and answering a variety of questions
concerning general merchandise
* Stocks shelves, counters or tables with merchandise; keeps merchandise orderly
and neat in appearance
* Totals prices and tax on merchandise selected by customer using a computerized
cash register; accepts payment following established procedures for different
types of transactions; makes change; issues sales receipts; calculates discounts
when appropriate
* Counts and balances cash register and receipts
* Stamps or attaches price tags on merchandise and/or checks tagged prices
to verify accuracy referring to price list
* Checks inventory periodically to obtain reorder information to replenish
stock; informs designated staff member of needs or places orders with outside
sales representative within established limits
*Checks inventory listing with actual inventory on shelf and reports discrepancies
to supervisor.
* Sets up promotional displays; makes signs or arranges merchandise on counters
or tables to promote sales.
* Cleans shelves, counters or tables.
* Operates state vehicle to pick up or drop off merchandise. Performs other
duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
* Six months of experience in sales and stocking merchandise; OR, any equivalent
combination of experience, training and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
* Skill in meeting and dealing with the public and customer service techniques.
* Ability to effectively communicate.
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Mission Statement
"The Mission of Boyce Thompson Arboretum is to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land plants." - Col. William Boyce Thompson.
About Us
Business Office Phone: 520.689.2723
Recorded information (hours, directions, events, etc): 520.689.2811
Email: BTAinfo
AT ag.arizona.edu
Fax: 520.689.5858
Or write to:
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 U.S. Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
U.S.A.
The arboretum is located near milepost #223 on US Highway 60, a one-hour
drive due east of Phoenix or about 90 minutes from Tucson via highways 79
and 60.
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