Horticulture Project Coordinator - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Horticulture Project Coordinator assists the Horticulture Team with coordinating resources, equipment, meetings and information for all projects and operations. This position organizes and supports projects to ensure successful and timely completion. This position reports to the Director of Horticulture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, expenditures, compliance documentation.
• Organize, attend and participate in vendor and stakeholder meetings and ensure open lines of communication at all times, including documenting and following up on action items.
• Prepare necessary documentation for project presentations and meetings.
• Provide administrative support.
• Responsible for contract negotiation and administration.
• Coordinate with botanic garden volunteers and provide botanic accession support.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

• One to two years experience in landscape or construction industry operations required

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field of study preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of contract administration and negotiating.
• High-level understanding of construction techniques.
• Understanding of construction documentation including RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFIs (Request for Information), Submittal Logs, Payment Schedules and Change Order forms, control sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent, proactive stakeholder communication.
• Ability to effectively manage and triage many competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Management of more sophisticated project control software intended to become the single source of project status and information.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Rate: $37.13

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.


If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.


At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests' experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


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As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.