Assistant Director (Leu Gardens)
About The Position
The Assistant Director serves as the operational backbone of Harry P. Leu Gardens and a key partner to the Executive Director. This role oversees the daily management and performance of core operational departments, including guest services and sales, facilities management, financial administration, human resources, and administrative systems. The Assistant Director is responsible for aligning people, processes, and resources to elevate operational effectiveness, enhance the visitor experience, support revenue growth, and ensure the Gardens’ long-term sustainability as a premier cultural destination. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated leadership experience and a strong passion for cultural or nonprofit institutions, preferably within public gardens, museums, or destination venues. A solid background in operations, staff management, customer service, budgeting, and financial oversight is essential. Experience in project management, strategic planning, and public-facing leadership is highly valued. Candidates should possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to public service and engagement with diverse communities. Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Workday, Altru, and Microsoft Office Suite is expected. Experience in horticultural, environmental, sustainability-focused, or event-driven settings is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management, Hospitality, or a related field, along with four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a management role.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Experience working within cultural attractions or event/venue environments is preferred.
- A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
- excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- commitment to public service and engagement with diverse communities
- Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Workday, Altru, and Microsoft Office Suite is expected.
Nice To Haves
- demonstrated leadership experience and a strong passion for cultural or nonprofit institutions, preferably within public gardens, museums, or destination venues.
- solid background in operations, staff management, customer service, budgeting, and financial oversight is essential.
- Experience in project management, strategic planning, and public-facing leadership is highly valued.
- Experience in horticultural, environmental, sustainability-focused, or event-driven settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- oversees the daily management and performance of core operational departments, including guest services and sales, facilities management, financial administration, human resources, and administrative systems.
- responsible for aligning people, processes, and resources to elevate operational effectiveness, enhance the visitor experience, support revenue growth, and ensure the Gardens’ long-term sustainability as a premier cultural destination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
