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Join the Garden's Staff

The National Tropical Botanical Garden would not be what it is today without its staff. We value our employees and recognize their contributions and their right to prosper and attain their personal and professional goals in a mutually respectful and safe environment. It is our goal to:

NTBG is an equal opportunity employer. A pre-employment drug screening is required for successful candidates.

Employment applications are accepted by mail, fax, or in person at the Garden’s national headquarters, unless otherwise indicated, at:

NTBG
Attn: Human Resources
3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, HI 96741
Fax (808) 332-9765

Resumés may be submitted in advance via email to hr@ntbg.org in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. All jobs are posted or removed on a timely basis. If you wish to verify directly that a particular position is still available, please contact our Human Resources Department at: (808) 332-7324, Ext. 229

Specific salary information is provided to successful candidates.

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Current Openings:

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Visitor Services Marketing & Sales Coordinator - Southshore - based at Lāwa`i Valley facilities
Kālaheo, Kaua`i, Hawai`i

This is a full-time position with a term of four months. The individual will focus on tour and event sales with a primary responsibility to grow the number of visitors coming to NTBG’s Southshore Gardens through direct hotel booking channel. This requires developing a close working relationship with sales/activity staff at hotels on the island.

The successful candidate will be required to have a good understanding of the price points on tours and the commission structure, as well as learning the A3H booking system.

This position will report to NTBG Director and CEO and work closely with Visitors Center staff, who manage the tour bookings, and with the Tour Manager to identify surplus capacity on tours, as well as conducting familiarization tours. Additionally this position will work closely with NTBG’s finance team to document and track current tour sales, commission practices and levels, and yield (spend per visitor) levels that are generated through this channel.

Deadline to apply for this position: Friday, June 21, 2013

NTBG requires a pre-employment drug screening.

Send résumé to:

Email: NTBG Human Resources
Fax: (808) 332-9765

Postal Mail:
Human Resources - Headquarters
National Tropical Botanical Garden
3530 Papalina Road
Kalāheo, HI 96741
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Office Assistant (Casual) - based at The Kampong
Coconut Grove, Florida

The Office Assistant will provide support for the Executive Office Administrator and the Director of The Kampong. This individual will help build and maintain the database for tracking and servicing Kampong donors, members, and other constituents. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal skills, and knowledge of database management (Raiser’s Edge used); must have understanding of and ability to learn basic accounting and be able to handle general office duties.

Responsibilities also include assisting with planning and the coordination of events, working with constituents and the public on site rentals for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and similar.

This individual will interact with a diverse group of people.

Note: This is a Casual position; no benefits; flexible schedule including evenings/weekends required to cover events.

Deadline for interest: May 28, 2013

Complete application and send to:

Postal Mail:
The Kampong
Re. Office Assistant Position
4013 S. Douglas Rd.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

(305) 442-7169

Email: NTBG Human Resources

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
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Visitor Program Associate (P/T) - based at Southshore Visitors Center
Po`ipū, Kaua`i, Hawai`i

NTBG’s Visitor Services for its southshore gardens is seeking candidates for a Visitor Program Associate (Part-Time) position. This individual will work in the Gift Shop selling merchandise, stocking shelves, and assisting visitors. In addition, this person may be called upon to assist with displays, activities, and other projects as directed.

Part of the duties of the Visitor Program Associate will be to describe and book tour offerings, using an online reservations system. All candidates who wish to be considered must have excellent customer service skills and present well to the public; must be able lift 30 lbs. and go up and down a ladder.

Flexibility of work hours a must, which can or will include weekends and some holidays.

NTBG requires a pre-employment drug screening.

Complete application to:

Email: NTBG Human Resources
Fax: (808) 332-9765

Postal Mail:
Human Resources - Headquarters
National Tropical Botanical Garden
3530 Papalina Road
Kalāheo, HI 96741
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Tour Guide (P/T) - based at Lāwa`i Valley facilities
Kālaheo, Kaua`i, Hawai`i

NTBG’s Visitor Services for its southshore gardens is seeking candidates for a Tour Guide (Part-Time) position. This individual will conduct guided tours in NTBG’s Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden, located in the Lāwa`i Valley. Training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills — aloha spirit required. The individual must hold a current Hawai`i driver’s license. CDL will be required.

Flexibility of work hours a must; hours include weekends and most holidays.

NTBG requires a pre-employment drug screening.

Complete application to:

Email: NTBG Human Resources
Fax: (808) 332-9765

Postal Mail:
Human Resources - Headquarters
National Tropical Botanical Garden
3530 Papalina Road
Kalāheo, HI 96741
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