Job Board Submissions Title:
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Post Date
4/2/2023

Expiration Date
5/2/2023

Details:
Category 1
Full-time - Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

The Director of Social Responsibility is responsible for broadening the accessibility and relevance of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden through intentional relationship building with communities that have not been robustly represented at the Garden. They will develop strategies for connecting with and engaging diverse communities, provide leadership and daily oversight of community partnership programs both on-site and off-site, and implement systems to build capacity and collaborations. Based on the Garden’s core values of hospitality, responsibility, integrity, inspiration, and innovation, they will work closely with our partners, staff, volunteers and Board to build a more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible Garden.

We are committed to elevating diverse backgrounds and experiences that are not well represented on our team. We value the opportunity to work with individuals from different cultures and understand that like diverse ecosystems, diverse workplaces are needed for success. We have a strong desire for our Director of Social Responsibility to represent the diverse community we serve. We encourage candidates from underrepresented identities and experiences to apply.

Responsibilities
Develop priorities, establish expectations, and set goals for community partnerships, implementing systems to
build capacity and collaboration.
Actively participate in community networks and gatherings, listening to community needs and facilitating
conversations in order to develop meaningful partnership programs.
Compile and maintain an inventory of partners.
Develop best management practices for partnerships, including an approval framework for introducing new
programs and partnerships.
Collaborate with staff and volunteers to manage and grow partnerships on and off-site.
Collaborate with partners, staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and Board of Associates to grow a more inclusive,
diverse, and accessible Garden.
Collaborate with Human Resources and leadership staff to provide training for working with and welcoming individuals from diverse communities.
Identify and break down barriers that keep people from accessing the Garden; manage and build upon Garden access programs such as Museums for All and Share the Garden.
Collaborate with community partners in order to effectively welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
Lead the Garden’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion cross-departmental team.
Provide daily oversight for social responsibility initiatives.
Develop and implement an evaluation framework in order to measure and communicate impact and outcomes.
Establish, track, and maintain program budget.
Work closely with the Marketing department to share social responsibility and engagement initiatives on print, social media, website and other platforms.
Collaborate with the Advancement department to pursue funding opportunities, compile information for reports,
and manage special project budgets.



Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 3 years related experience.
Demonstrated experience in reaching, welcoming, and including underserved audiences in programming and
outreach efforts.
Experience with DEI practices and training.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in sustainable community relationship building.
Broad-based knowledge of a full range of techniques for community programs development.
Prior experience in a botanical garden, museum, or cultural non-profit preferred.
Proficiency in conversational Spanish desirable.


Comments:
Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@lewisginter.org

Employer:
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Contact:
LaToria Barham

Address:
1800 Lakeside Avenue

Work Phone:
8042629887

Email:
hr@lewisginter.org

Website:
https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/about/employment/