This position is responsible for providing leadership for the development and membership department in order to secure the budgeted revenue included in the $13 million revenue goal.  This position is also responsible for leading, planning, implementing and managing the constituent and relationship events for the Dallas Arboretum.

Promptly and pleasantly answer phones. Accurately answer questions, sell tickets, and as needed redirect calls to specific departments for special assistance. Assist with various office tasks during times of slow attendance. Contribute to team effort.

Pleasantly greet and interact with guests in a timely manner to acquire necessary information and to process purchases for tickets and memberships. Assist with various office tasks during times of slow attendance. Contribute to team effort.

Act as a professional contact during rental, group, wedding, and Arboretum sponsored or promoted activities according to Event Manual guidelines and directions of the Director of Sales and Special Events. Perform as a staff liaison for satisfactory execution of the event, including overseeing all aspects of the event and monitoring the use and care of DABS’ property.   Assure successful guest relations. Contribute to the team effort.

We are looking for a motivated and high-energy Event Facilitator to be the professional liaison for the Public Events team during various Dallas Arboretum garden events. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to use your hospitality skills during our special events, concerts, and elegant dinners & receptions, amongst other public events. This position will be under the direction of the Director of Public Events and the Public Events Managers. The ideal candidate will perform as staff liaison for satisfactory execution of each event, including overseeing all aspects related to the event and monitoring use and care of Dallas Arboretum property as well as ensuring successful guest relations.

Assist in the oversight, coordination, and presentation of public programs for the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (CG) to create engaging and educational public visitor experiences. Act as “Manager-on-Duty” (MOD) in absence of the Public Programs Manager, which includes working weekend days of Saturday and Sunday. This position is full-time, hourly and reports to the Public Programs Manager position.

Interact with the public within the outdoor galleries of the Children’s Garden to ensure that a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement occurs.

Acts as customer oriented liaison between Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the public. Cleans, and maintains public areas for visitors, staff and volunteers and ensures a positive appearance of the Gardens facilities for visitors, staff and volunteers. Under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, performs and maintains the internal and external appearance of the Gardens.  

The Set Up Associate will possess the ability to perform physical setup and teardown of all events. This person will also address maintenance needs as directed. Maintain equipment and keep storage areas orderly.

Responsible for oversight of the daily care and maintenance of the physical property under limited direction of the Operations Manager. Create schedules and oversee custodial staff and assure that general maintenance needs are met. Follow budgetary guidelines when preparing supply order recommendations.

Oversee efficient productivity and timely completion of duties in assigned areas.  Physically perform garden labor.  Work in all weather conditions.  Contribute to team effort. Work week is a Monday-Friday schedule; holiday and weekend schedules do apply.

Responsible for overall landscape maintenance of specific garden area under the general direction of the Director of Horticulture. Oversee efficient productivity and timely completion of duties and staff in assigned areas. Physically perform garden labor, including operation of loud equipment and transport work materials/equipment as needed. Work in all weather conditions. Perform as Weekend Manager on duty in event of emergency. Contributes to team effort.

Perform various general landscape maintenance and labor duties in the gardens under the supervision of a Crew Leader or Horticulturist supervisor.   Physically perform garden labor, including operation of loud equipment and transporting work materials/equipment in all weather conditions.  Contribute to team effort. This position is for 40 hours a week, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend shifts and some holiday shifts. 

Responsible for assisting Irrigation Technician in maintaining existing irrigation systems to established standards under limited supervision.  Physically operate loud equipment and transport work materials/equipment in all weather conditions.  Contribute to team effort.