University of Virginia's Historic
Blandy Experimental Farm
The State Arboretum of Virginia

Job Opening
Director, Foundation of the State Arboretum

EMPLOYER : University of Virginia

LOCATION : Blandy Experimental Farm, Boyce, Virginia

See Official Job Description posted by The University of Virginia. Go to http://www.hrs.virginia.edu/employment.html and click on the large blue and orange Jobs@UVa logo near the center of your screen. Select the orange Staff button under View Openings by Position Type. Sort the list of openings by department and find Blandy Experimental Farm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Develops and coordinates fund-raising projects and day-to-day administration for the Foundation of the State Arboretum.

MAJOR GOALS OF THE POSITION : This position plays a pivotal role in supporting current and future outreach activities of the State Arboretum of Virginia, especially K-12 Environmental Education, public educational workshops, and care for the woody plant collections of the State Arboretum.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years experience with fundraising and accounting practices

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or similar field; advanced degree in public administration or non-profit management.

Work Experience : Demonstrated success with fund-raising, volunteer organizations and nonprofit administration; working with a Board of Directors & the public; managing budgets & accounts; familiarity with non-profits & institutes of higher education.

Certification : Certified Fund Raising Executive credential

Computer Software : Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, DonorPerfect

SALARY RANGE: $40,959 – mid-50’s. Larger range listed in job description is for all University positions in this pay band.

TO APPLY: Go to http://www.hrs.virginia.edu/employment.html and complete on-line application process in Jobs@UVA. This is a Staff position. You must attach a cover letter and resume electronically to the application. Paper application materials will not be considered.

Call 540-837-1758 x 222 if you have questions about this position or the application process

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
The UVa employment application process is now conducted entirely online. You must go to Jobs@UVa to search and apply for any UVa position.

EEO/AA
 The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 
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