JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership of all aspects of facilities operations, including parking, buildings and physical property (non-horticultural), third-party contractors, custodial, set up, and weekend and night management operations. This role serves as a member of the senior leadership team and collaborates across the organization to ensure that strategic and operational objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to the Arboretum’s mission and core values
• Manage key facility and operations management staff
• Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of historical buildings, public and private building spaces, parking lots and garage
• Participate in defining and planning logistics for large events; attend events as necessary
• Plan, manage, and execute major projects
• Develop and implement capital projects
• Supervise service contracts; ensure compliance with contract terms and Arboretum policies and goals
• Prepare and manage the operations budget, monitor expenditures, obtain competitive bids, and ensure financial compliance
• Design and implement policies and procedures related to operations
• Attend and serve as the liaison to appropriate committees of the Board of Directors as assigned

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of management experience that demonstrates progressively responsible leadership roles, preferably in a complex organization
• Experience in non-profit and/or facility operations preferred
• Experience in budgetary and cost controls
• Effective written and oral communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and specific computer software as needed
• Physical ability to oversee and direct all facility service functions throughout property and relevant offsite locations; repeated walking, standing
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends as needed
• Driver’s license to drive garden vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivating, developing, and coaching staff and providing effective management and delegation in a complex and dynamic environment
• Team player with proven ability to work collaboratively and individually within complex organizations as well as build relationships with executive leadership, operational staff, guests and members, and donors
• Strategic thinker, self-motivated, detail-oriented
• Committed to quality of service and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion; ability to work in a dynamic, culturally diverse community

Compensation: $135,000.00 – 150,000.00

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, a 401k and Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

The mission of The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research. We are committed to excellence, inclusion, good management and fiscal responsibility.

The Dallas Arboretum is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and best serve our community. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.