Job Information
New York Botanical Garden Business Operations Associate in Bronx, New York
Application Requirement: Please include a cover letter.
NYBG’s strategic operations department shapes strategy, facilitates planning, and enhances operational efficiency to help NYBG achieve its business objectives. The Business Operations Associate will focus on fostering interdepartmental collaboration related to institutional event, programmatic, and project scheduling, and be charged with sharing key operational information amongst relevant staff members. The Associate will also play a key role in writing, refining, and disseminating the Garden’s emergency and workplace safety documentation. Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving are required along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate across departments for operational planning, scheduling, and streamlining
Consolidate, create, and continually refine documentation of NYBG’s policies and protocols, and build awareness of such documentation
Communicate critical business information to key constituents in a manner that is timely, professional, and understandable
Connect staff to resources and opportunities through a variety of internal communications including staff guides, a monthly staff newsletter, the NYBG intranet, and ad-hoc emails
In partnership with the department’s director, develop written reports and analyses related to strategic initiatives and/or new business opportunities to present to senior decision-makers—and assist in implementation of initiatives
Identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation and enhance efficiency across operational units
Perform other duties as specified and needed by department management
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
1-2 years working in business administration, project management, strategic planning, marketing, accounting, finance or economics preferred
Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and knowledge of industry trends
Demonstrated workflow management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously, collaborate with internal partners, and schedule and facilitate meetings
Advanced writing and proofreading skills
Microsoft Office experience, with an emphasis on Word and Excel required
Valid driver’s license preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to work at a computer terminal for most of the day. Occasionally, the employee will need to traverse the Garden grounds, stand and work outdoors for several hours in a variety of weather conditions, and move items up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends .
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $ 53 ,000 - $ 60 ,000.
Benefits:
15 Vacation Days
13 Paid Holidays
12 Sick Days
Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
401K
Pension Plan
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.
