South Coast Botanic Garden’s mission is to connect ALL to the wonders of nature and create experiences that inspire stewardship and sustainability. The 87-acre destination is an oasis of formal gardens and natural walking trails founded atop the most unlikely of beginnings – a sanitary landfill. Today, the South Coast Botanic Garden (SCBG) stands as a testament to the regenerative power of nature and the possibilities for land reclamation. The stunning Dorothy and John Bohannon Rose Garden is a signature experience, along with the show-stopping Living Wall, a long-term exhibit of eight remarkable large-scale works of fine art sculpture, and seasonal butterfly pavilion. Programs invite guests to interact with nature through music, craft, science and wellness activities. There is even more excitement to come, with the creation of a 3.5-acre Marilyn and John Long Children and Family Garden scheduled for completion in the coming year. There has never been a better time to join this dynamic team! The Garden prescribes to the principles outlined in Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Advantage, and is committed to operating a smart and healthy workplace. The team has identified that the ideal candidate displays a grateful and positive outlook, wholeheartedly supports SCBG’s mission to connect ALL to the wonders of nature and has the grit necessary to take the operation to the next level. POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Development Operations REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Manager, Database Operations JOB SUMMARY: The Coordinator is an important support position for the Database Operations and Development efforts. Their work ensures accuracy and care in reporting, gift processing, benefits fulfillment and a range of administrative duties. A t-crosser and i-dotter, the Coordinator works with efficiency and accuracy, able to pay close attention to details even when processing repetitive or time-sensitive tasks. For a person who gets satisfaction from a perfectly completed checklist, who notices the details others miss and who takes pride in making things run smoothly behind the scenes; this is a position where you can take those attributes and put them toward helping our community connect to the wonders of nature. As part of the team serving donor and member relationships, the position will require a positive, customer-service mentality — a person who can appreciate how every step of a process should be done with precision and pride. This includes responding to emails and calls from members, donors and guests—always with warmth, empathy and a helpful attitude—because we know that every interaction is part of someone’s experience with our organization. The Coordinator will enjoy a unique opportunity to work within a highly functioning Development team and grow skills in the fundraising and nonprofit career field and as such, requires the ability to collaborate well with multiple colleagues. As a member of the Development team, the Coordinator will pitch in wherever needed, bringing positivity, professionalism and a solutions-oriented spirit to every project.