Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is currently accepting applications for the following positions.
Café Kitchen Assistant/Cook
Café Kitchen Assistant/Cook Job Description
Quick Facts
Duration: Regular Part-time position (Non-exempt)
Application deadline: Until filled
Responsibilities
As part of the Garden’s growing team, the Café Kitchen Assistant will assist café patrons to ensure a positive guest experience.
This position reports to the Events and Guest Relations Director and works closely with other Garden staff members.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Food Service-Café
- Prepares the complete line of food set up and establishes an adequate system for the setup each day.
- Prepares order in kitchen based on guest tickets.
- Assists in the preparation, production, and service of food.
- Checks daily use records so as to make sure that estimates are filled in correctly and production is following these estimates as closely as possible.
- Assists in storing food when any deliveries arrive. Dates and rotates all food containers as required.
- Maintains good housekeeping in the entire kitchen, range, freezers, and all reach-in refrigerators.
- Supports the daily operations of the café.
- Takes food and beverage orders, processes orders and payment transactions.
- Communicates effectively and possesses a polite and pleasant demeanor.
- Prepares orders with high attention to detail and is attentive to customer requests.
- Able to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Able to operate a POS system, as well as other mechanical skills.
- Understands dietary restrictions and menu ingredients.
- Has knowledge of foodservice safety and hygiene.
- Adheres to PBG Customer Service guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Stocks product and displays.
- Ensures the cleanliness of front and back of house.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support Garden operations.
Experience and Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have previous experience in customer service and food service operations.
- Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent; satisfactory completion of a required background check; ability to communicate clearly and tactfully; CPR certification and first aid training a plus. Demonstrate skills in collaboration and creative problem-solving
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Must be reliable and be able to work independently.
- Must have high attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Must have a passionate commitment to the mission and purpose of the Garden.
Compensation
- Regular part-time position (Non-exempt). Typically, this is 20-30 hours per workweek and hours fluctuate seasonally.
Work Conditions
- Flexible hours will be required for Garden-related functions, weekends, weekdays, evenings, and holidays.
- The position will include pay for prorated holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and work in all weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Submission Requirements
Email submissions only. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to resume@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org. All candidate submissions should be combined in a single PDF with the applicant’s name in the file name. Please do not include information in email text, but include important information for consideration in cover letter content. Do not make multiple submissions. No phone calls, please.
Events and Guest Relations Assistant
Events and Guest Relations Assistant Job Description
Duration: Seasonal Part-time position (non-exempt)
Application deadline: Until position is filled
Responsibilities
The Events and Guest Relations Assistant will assist guests who come to the Garden as part of general admission, group tours, and private events to ensure an overall positive guest experience.
Duties include, but are not limited, the following:
Admissions-Welcome Desk and Gift Shop
- Greet visitors and guests in a friendly and attentive way and address their needs promptly including the processing of admissions, gift shop sales, memberships, class and event registrations
- Answer and route calls and emails appropriately
- Ensure that the Welcome Center is clean and in order at the end of each shift, per provided checklist
- Remain current on upcoming activities, fundraisers, and Garden development
- Maintain knowledge of membership levels and benefits
- Adhere to PBG Customer Service guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Ensure constant coverage of the station in which you are assigned
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, guests, and patrons
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking print material, merchandise, and supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Garden operations, assisting in the cafe if needed
Events
- Assist with answering initial inquiries and general questions of prospective clients
- Work closely with the events team to plan, market, and organize special events
- Ensure that the event areas are clean and in order prior to each event, per provided checklist
- Ensure that all pre-event procedures are followed as outlined in the executed rental agreements
- Direct or escort contracted vendors and guests to events
- Assist with the management of the inventory of event supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned to support internal and private events
- Assist Event Sales Manager/Coordinator with wedding ceremonies, execution of event timeline, and other duties as assigned per event
Experience and Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have previous experience in customer service or event operations, ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent; satisfactory completion of a required background check; ability to communicate clearly and tactfully; CPR certification and first aid training a plus. Demonstrated skills in collaboration and creative problem-solving
- The ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Must be reliable and be able to work independently.
- High attention to detail and willingness to learn
- A passionate commitment to the mission and purpose of the Garden.
Compensation
Seasonal Part-time position (non-exempt). Typically, this is 15-25 hours per workweek and hours fluctuate seasonally
Work Conditions
- Flexible hours will be required for Garden related functions and occasional holidays, weekdays, and evenings
- This position will include general office work and assisting the events department in the setup and execution of events.
- Must be able to work outdoor environment and all weather conditions
- Accommodate a flexible work schedule that includes weekday, evening, weekend and occasional holiday availability. Most private rentals take place Friday – Sunday
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Submission Requirements
Email submissions only. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to resume@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org. All candidate submissions should be combined in a single PDF with the applicant’s name in the file name. Please do not include information in email text, but include important information for consideration in cover letter content. Do not make multiple submissions. No phone calls, please.
1/29/2021
Part-time Custodian
Part-time Custodian Job Description
Quick Facts
Duration: Regular part-time position
Application deadline: until position is filled
Responsibilities
As part of the Garden’s growing team, we seek a Part-time Custodian who will be responsible for the cleanliness and general routine maintenance of the Garden’s facilities. This position reports to the Facilities Manager, and works closely with other Garden staff members.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Clean, sweep, and mop Administration Building, Welcome Center, Davidson Event Center and Weisbrod Learning Pavilion including windows, sills, counters, and restrooms.
- Remove trash, recycling and debris
- Set up and tear down of tables and chairs for classes and events
- Perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks e.g., change light bulbs, hang bulletin boards
- Leaf and snow removal from sidewalks and event plaza and application of ice melt as needed
- Perform basic repairs and other hands-on work as assigned by supervisor
- Assist with special events and customer service tasks as needed
Experience and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in facilities role
- Satisfactory completion of a required background check
- Ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration and creative problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Reliable and be able to work independently
- High attention to detail and willingness to learn
- A passionate commitment to the mission and purpose of the Garden
- Obtain clearances before start date (Child Abuse Clearance; PA State Police Background Check; FBI Fingerprint Background Check)
Compensation
- Non-exempt, regular part-time hourly position. Typically, this will be 15-25 hours per week and hours will be afternoon and/or early evening
- Flexible hours will be required for Garden related functions and occasional holidays, weekdays and evenings
Work Conditions
- Must be able to work two-three consistent shifts per week.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in all weather conditions
- Must have valid PA driver’s license
- Cell phones and ear buds/headphones may not be used during work hours unless for emergencies or work purposes, this includes taking photos, listening to podcasts & music
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Submission Requirements
Email submissions only. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to smyers@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org. All candidate submissions should be combined in a single PDF with the applicant’s name in the file name. Please do not include information in email text, but include important information for consideration in cover letter content. Do not make multiple submissions. No phone calls, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation & training.
