Los Angeles Community College District

Plans, supervises, coordinates, and participates in the business operations and maintenance of the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Los Angeles Pierce College, including venue rental operations and special events, fundraising, and instructional support services for the academic programs.

Supervises and participates in daily arboretum and botanical garden operations which include:

• Acquisition, propagation, identification, and presentation of arboretum and botanical garden plants collections, including rare and endangered species.

• Operation and maintenance of facilities, irrigation systems, and related tools and equipment.

Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the set-up and use of arboretum and botanical garden facilities for special events, tours, and film crews.

Promotes activities which involve developing publicity and marketing materials to promote the use of arboretum and botanical garden facilities in publications such as newsletters, brochures, posters, college websites, and social media.

Develops long-term and short-term financially sustainable plans for the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and recommends changes and improvements in operations, staffing, facilities, and equipment.

Coordinates fundraising events and maintains strong relations with donors, and members of the public to generate financial support for the gardens.

Consults with prospective internal and external clients regarding the costs, terms, and conditions associated with the use of arboretum and botanical garden facilities and prepares applicable agreements.

Develops and implements work methods and procedures of all phases of arboretum and botanical garden operations including venue rental operations, special events, instructional support services for the academic programs, and plant identification and propagation.

Collaborates with the academic staff on the development of new instructional programs and supporting the needs of existing programs.

Coordinates the activities of students participating in arboretum and botanical garden operations as part of their educational program.

Develops and implements plant conservation strategies including monitoring plant health and diversity to address issues related to pests, diseases, and environmental factors.

Organizes, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned arboretum and botanical garden staff.

Conducts orientation and training sessions for staff, students, and volunteers assigned to the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Periodically inspects arboretum and botanical garden buildings, grounds, pathways, irrigation systems, and equipment to identify safety hazards and maintenance problems and initiates immediate or preventative maintenance measures.

Implements security measures to prevent theft and vandalism.

Ensures that the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are aesthetically presentable for potential clients, visitors, and students.

Develops annual and special event budgets and makes requisitions for arboretum and botanical garden supplies and equipment as needed.

Prepares correspondence and maintains records and production reports on arboretum and botanical garden activities and issues fiscal reports on arboretum and botanical garden activities and budget expenditures on a regular basis.

Performs related duties as assigned.

An Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Manager plans, supervises, coordinates, and participates in the business operations and maintenance of the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Los Angeles Pierce College, including venue rental operations and special events, fundraising, and instructional support services for the academic programs.

A Farm Manager plans, supervises, and participates in the management and maintenance of agricultural activities that support the instructional program at Los Angeles Pierce College.

General supervision is received from a classified or academic administrator. Immediate supervision is exercised over assigned horticultural staff, student employees, and volunteers.

Knowledge of:

Characteristics and methods of plant identification, propagation of arboretum and botanical garden plants, especially those common to California

Plant cultivation and care, including disease and pest management

Landscape design, implementation, and maintenance of botanical gardens

Plant ecology and conservation

Principles of community relations, promotion, publicity, marketing and advertising, event planning and coordination, and fundraising

Health and safety precautions, practices, and procedures related to horticultural equipment and hazardous materials including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides

Maintenance and operation of arboretum and botanical garden tools and equipment

Principles of supervision and training

Basic principles of budget preparation and maintenance

Organization and management of records

Capabilities of computer equipment and systems, software, and hardware

Ability to:

Manage daily operations of an arboretum and botanical garden including maintenance, plant selection and landscape design

Plan, organize, and direct the business activities of an arboretum and botanical garden

Develop financially sustainable plans for arboretum and botanical garden operations and make recommendations on improvements

Coordinate and promote arboretum and botanical gardens facilities and events

Interpret and apply rules and regulations related to arboretum and botanical garden operations

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the work of assigned staff

Train others in arboretum and botanical garden operations related activities

Effectively communicate orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with a diverse pool of administrators, faculty, staff, students, vendors, donors, and the community

Assess situations correctly and take effective action

Evaluate work methods and performance

Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules

Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction

Safely operate related tools and equipment

Prepare accurate reports, presentations, and maintain records

Give clear and concise instructions

Effectively utilize computer equipment

Learn specialized computer applications

Education and Experience:

A. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major in horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field AND one year of full-time, paid experience in coordinating the operations of a botanical garden, arboretum, or nursery.

OR

B. An associate degree from a recognized college or university with a major in horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field AND three years of full-time, paid experience in coordinating the operations of a botanical garden, arboretum, or nursery.

Special:

A valid California Class “C” driver’s license.

Travel to locations throughout the District may be required.

A valid California Class “A” driver’s license may be required within 60 days of employment.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.