Executive Assistant

The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University's tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to cultivate connections between plants, people, and place through science, engagement, and conservation. As a garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens and natural areas where everyone's voice is heard, and everyone feels safe and welcome.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Assistant to the Director serves as principle personal and administrative support to the Director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. In that role, the Assistant maintains the Director's calendar, schedules appointments and organizes meetings, locates and assembles information for various reports, makes travel arrangements, maintains paper and electronic files and records, and tracks travel and office expenditures. In addition to these duties, this position supports the Garden's liaison to the Board of Directors of the Botanical Garden Foundation (BGF). In that role, the assistant provides support and helps coordinate NCBG/BGF meetings, fund-raisers, and social events.

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience ; or Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail; Excellent writing and oral communication skills; Competency with Microsoft Office. Occasional night time/weekend work.

Ability to independently research, develop and draft letters, memos, or reports to communicate the Director's decisions, ideas, and agenda. Commitment to the mission, vision and work of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

Must be able safely lift or move up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Not Applicable.