The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society-Open Positions
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brittany viteri
Sep 1, 2021, 6:20:24 PM9/1/21
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Come join the PHS Team! Please share the following horticultural opportunities among friends, family, and related networks.
Director, Event Production and Operations-
The Director of Event Production and Operations will be responsible for leading a diverse and talented team of staff members and contractors to produce multiple large and small events for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. This role will focus heavily on the Philadelphia Flower Show as well as provide support for the other annual PHS events. This role will oversee the development, implementation and management of the operational and logistical plans for a successful execution of the events and ensure a positive guest experience. This role will work closely and collaboratively with the design and creative teams as well as with other “non-Shows and Events” PHS departments, taking ideas and plans from concept to reality.
Branching Up Instructor-The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) plays an essential role in the vitality of the Philadelphia region by creating healthier living environments, increasing access to fresh food, growing economic opportunity, and building deeper social connections between people. PHS Healthy Neighborhoods team delivers this impact through comprehensive greening and engagement initiatives in more than 250 neighborhoods. Together with community partners, PHS carefully designs projects that build on neighborhood strengths and aspirations to use greening to improve the environment, health and quality of life in their communities. PHS partners with the Philadelphia Prison System (PPS) and Temple University to support people who are incarcerated to develop new skills, gain hands-on landscaping and horticultural experience, and pursue meaningful employment upon their release. This position is responsible for supporting the Workforce Development Manager by overseeing operations at the prison, designing the curriculum, leading the training program, evaluating and promoting successes, and helping to ensure program deliverables are met in collaboration with partner organizations. This individual reports directly to the Workforce Development Manager.
Specialist, Community Gardens-The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) plays an essential role in the vitality of the Philadelphia region by creating healthier living environments, increasing access to fresh food, growing economic opportunity, and building deeper social connections between people. PHS Healthy Neighborhoods team delivers this impact through comprehensive greening and engagement initiatives in more than 250 neighborhoods. Together with community partners, PHS carefully designs projects that build on neighborhood strengths and aspirations to use greening to improve the environment, health and quality of life in their communities. PHS supports community gardeners with educational workshops, gardening supplies and materials, seedlings, access to the PHS tool library, technical assistance, volunteer assistance, and infrastructure improvements. The Community Gardens Specialist provides key essential community building expertise and support to community gardens participating in the PHS Community Gardens Program. The Specialist is responsible for developing, with support from the Gardens team, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, and outside professionals, the tools and trainings to address inclusivity, leadership, succession and conflict resolution in gardens. In addition to developing curriculums and supports, the Specialist will function as a community organizer and support early states sites with the basics around organizing and recruitment. They will also work with PHS’s volunteer team to organize and support volunteer work day requests in gardens enrolled in the program.
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