Program Manager

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (MNBG) is seeking full-time Program Manager in Kahului, Maui. MNBG is a 6-acre public botanical garden, with a mission to foster appreciation and understanding of Maui Nui’s plants and their role in Hawaiian cultural expression by providing a gathering place for discovery, education, and conservation.

Job title:  Program Manager

Hourly rate: Depending upon experience

Type: Full-time, permanent

Closing date: until filled

To apply, please email your resume including three references to tamara@mnbg.org.

Questions, please call Tamara at (808) 249-2798

Position Overview:

            The Program Manager is the chief public relations representative and executive assistant for the Garden, and creates outreach messaging, advertising, and communications regarding the organization’s programs and for all special events. S/he is responsible for scheduling volunteers, managing organizational membership, administrative and staff support, and accounting of income and revenue. S/he collaborates with the Executive Director to schedule new events and coordinate event logistics. S/he is the primary office person who greets visitors, answers phones, and collects admissions. S/he reports to the Executive Director and assists management in fundraising, grant writing and reporting, and budget tracking.

Required:

            Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years prior work experience as an executive assistant or administrative assistant, or with nonprofit public relations. Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media, with strong organizational and systems management skills. Basic knowledge and familiarity with Hawaiian culture and native Hawaiian plants. Background check may be required.

Desired:

            Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, OneNote, NeatReceipts, ETapestry or similar donor databases. Prior work in nonprofit sector. Able to work with volunteers, students, and as part of a small team. 'Ōlelo Hawai‘i and other Hawaiian cultural knowledge highly desirable.