Membership and Programming Associate

Founded in 1900, and incorporated in 1902, with J. P. Morgan, Louis C. Tiffany, and J.J. Phelps among its earliest members, the goal of the Horticultural Society was to further the love and knowledge of horticulture through informative monthly meetings, formal lectures and seasonal flower shows.

Today, over 100 years later, we are still growing a community of urban gardeners. Our development reflects the changes in urban horticulture itself, from a focus on specimen plants and ornamental gardens viewed alone in their majestic beauty, to a holistic understanding that plants and gardens are inexorably linked to the health of people, wildlife and our environment.

At The Hort, we recognize the interrelatedness and complexity of the "green" issues in our city, and therefore the core of our efforts is to educate and inform across the spectrum. We still help New Yorkers know plants and gardens as aesthetic wonders, but now our programs and projects encompass urban farming, rooftop gardening, container vegetable production, bioremediation, storm water abatement, landscape design, vocational training, horticultural therapy and environmental literacy.

Position Overview:

The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) is seeking a detail-oriented and creative individual to work directly with our programming departments to maintain and develop our membership. The position will primarily be responsible for researching, developing, and organizing public and member programs in order to build membership. It will also involve processing memberships and renewals, managing relationships with partnering organizations, and developing membership drives and appeals in tandem with our public programming.

We are seeking creative candidates with a strong interest in gardening, environmental issues, local food, and urban greening, as well as culture and the arts. To learn more about our public and member programming, please visit our website at The Hort.

With a small staff, The Hort has an engaging workplace environment, with value on employee input and experience. In addition to our offices, our headquarters also house our library, art gallery, and a lecture hall for public events. You will work in a great office environment, with a green wall on the south facing side and plants integrated into the office architecture. You will also learn about non-profit work with a focus on providing environmental, cultural and educational resources for all New Yorkers.

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop programs to target potential members
• Schedule speakers and coordinate events
• Produce membership drives, special offers, and appeals based on specific events and programs
• Set up and break down events
• Process memberships and renewals
• Manage and develop partnering organizations and reciprocal membership offers
• Manage and cultivate organizational members, including Non-Profits and Corporations

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in membership development or programming
• Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Please include "Membership & Programming Associate" in the subject line of your email and include your salary requirement.