| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Quad City Botanical Center Job Posting REPORTS TO Quad City Botanical Center Board POSITION OVERVIEW Serves as the chief executive of the Quad City Botanical Center; manages the day-to-day operations; responsible for the overall operations of the Botanical Center and grounds; applies for various grants and provides oversight of major fund raising; responsible for implementation of all policies approved by the board of directors; supervises the hiring, termination and evaluation of approximately five full-time staff, two part-time staff and four intern/seasonal part-time staff; oversees a primary volunteer team of approximately 10; administers the annual operating budget of $800,000-$1,200,000 depending upon development projects, and represents the Botanical Center to the community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collections and Facilities Oversees the collection, facilities, and programs provided by the staff. Board Relations With input from the chair of the board, prepares the agenda for executive committee and board meetings; ensures distribution of board materials in advance of all meetings. Administration Administers staff hiring, termination and evaluation. Public Relations Represents the Quad Cities Botanical Center in dealings with key stakeholders, donors, media and the community and is the chief fundraiser of the organization. Grant Administration Seeks and applies for grants, both local and external for operations and facility infrastructure. Financial Management Ensures and helps prepare the annual budget for submission to the executive committee and board for approval. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, museum management or related fields, or commensurate work experience Strong leadership skills, personnel management and team building Experience in revenue generation for profit and/or nonprofit facilities BENEFITS Starting salary range $55,000-$70,000 Find full job description at www.qcgardens.com/careers--internships Submit a cover letter, resume and response to the question below by February 1, 2021 to qcbotanical@gmail.com What do you believe are the three primary reasons people come to the Botanical Center? (150 words or less) | 
