Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a public/private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department (RPD) and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (a nonprofit 501c3 organization doing business as the “Gardens of Golden Gate Park” or “GGGP”) to jointly operate the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden.
A Lease & Management Agreement, approved by both the Recreation & Park Commission and the Board of Supervisors, sets the terms of the partnership. The agreement is a cooperative management agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities for each partner.
Key areas of responsibility
Key areas of responsibility for the nonprofit organization include volunteer engagement, education, visitor experience, philanthropy, membership, marketing, and other functions.
RPD has primary responsibility for horticulture and facility management and maintenance, master planning and capital improvements conducted in collaboration with the nonprofit organization, as well as other functions. Together, RPD and the nonprofit organization collaborate on collections management within the Gardens.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gardens of Golden Gate Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Horticulture positions are managed by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Recruitment for those positions is administered by the San Francisco Department of Human Resources. More information on jobs with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department can be found here.
Open Positions
On-Call Event Production Associate
Department: Events Full Time or Part Time: On Call, Part Time View Details
Visitor Experience Lead Associate
Full or Part Time: Full Time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
Visitor Experience Associate
Full or Part Time: Full and Part Time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
Plant Propagation Manager
Full or Part Time: Full-time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
Plant Collections Intern
Full or Part Time: Part-time Regular or Temporary: Temporary View Details
Event Sales Associate
Full or Part Time: Full-time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
Senior Event Manager
Full or Part Time: Full-time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
Librarian
Full or Part Time: Full-time Regular or Temporary: Regular View Details
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