Details **Open Date** 02/25/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41283B **Job Title** Manager, Program(s) **Working Title** Interpretation Manager **Job Grade** F **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Full-time days; willingness to work weekend and evenings as needed. **VP Area** President **Department** 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $55,000 - $70,000 including an excellent benefits package. **Close Date** 03/31/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** Red Butte Garden & Arboretum ( RBGA ) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden which is community-funded, is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 580,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs. Red Butte Garden is seeking a passionate, mission-focused Manager of Interpretation. Make your mark on the largest botanic garden in the intermountain west by planning, developing, and implementing outstanding interpretation programs and exhibitions consistent with Red Butte Garden’s mission and brand. Create interpretive materials, trainings, and exhibits of all scales and leverage modern techniques and technologies to engage and educate visitors of all ages. Build reciprocal relationships with community partners to better tell their stories at the Garden. The ideal candidate is a creative leader adept at working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including guests of all ages, volunteers, donors, horticulturists, community partners, and scientists. At the University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan, and 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks, including: + Office Culture: we have a highly collaborative office. Dress code is relaxed business/casual. + Wellness in action: take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus, at the Garden, and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more. + Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural attractions, museums, lectures, concerts and select sporting events on campus. + Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities and an annual budget to develop your skills. An excellent benefits package is included (seeherefor a full description of the benefits package): 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested). Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ). 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month . Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system. Tuition reduction for employees and family members. Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available. Free public transportation pass (seeherefor more information) **Responsibilities** 1. Develop and implement interpretive programs, exhibits, and materials that align with Red Butte Garden’s mission and Interpretive Master Plan ( IMP ). 2. Research, write, and edit interpretive materials and guides, including brochures, signs, labels, audio content, and digital media, app, and website content. 3. Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations. 4. Inventory, review, maintain, and update all existing interpretive content and update the IMP . 5. Manage the planning, implementation, training, and long-term strategy of live interpretation and informal drop-in programming, including tours, stations, and other pop-up programs for general audiences. 6. Collaborate with horticulture staff, education staff, and marketing and communications staff to ensure a cohesive and meaningful visitor engagement. 7. Supervise, train, and evaluate interpretive staff and volunteers. 8. Monitor and evaluate visitor feedback and use it to improve programming and exhibits. 9. Stay current on trends and best practices in botanic garden interpretation and education. 10. Represent the Garden in professional associations such as the National Association of Interpretation. 11. Coordinate and manage the development and design of new permanent exhibits, ensuring they align with the Garden’s mission and IMP . 12. Research, select, secure, and manage potential traveling exhibits. 13. Ensure that all exhibits are accessible, engaging, and educational for visitors of all ages and abilities. 14. In conjunction with University Financial Services, write RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage projects with external vendors such as designers, writers, content experts, media producers, fabricators, evaluators, and other contractors as needed. 15. Supports the development team in their efforts to fund the interpretation and exhibit programs at Red Butte Garden. 16. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** + Bachelor’s degree in interpretation, museum studies, botany, horticulture, education, or related field. + Minimum of 3 years of experience in interpretive programming, exhibit development, or related field. + Familiarity with the interpretation best practices, knowledge of the National Association of Interpretation’s guidelines and standards is preferred. + Strong organizational and project management skills. + Experience in developing and implementing educational programs. + Experience working with and training volunteers. + Knowledge of horticulture, botany, natural history, environmental science, or botanical gardens. + Familiarity with relative technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. 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