Director of Social Responsibility

Based on the Garden’s newly adopted strategic plan that includes social responsibility as one of four commitments, they will work closely with our partners, staff, volunteers and Board to build a more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible Garden.

We are committed to elevating diverse backgrounds and experiences that are not well represented on our team. We value the opportunity to work with individuals from different cultures and understand that like diverse ecosystems, diverse workplaces are needed for success. We have a strong desire for our Director of Social Responsibility to represent the diverse community we serve. We encourage candidates from underrepresented identities and experiences to apply.

Responsibilities 

• Develop priorities, establish expectations, and set goals for community partnerships, implementing systems to build capacity and collaboration. 
  • Actively participate in community networks and gatherings, listening to community needs and facilitating conversations in order to develop meaningful partnership programs.
  • Develop best management practices for partnerships, including overseeing the development of a rigorous decision making process that ensures an equitable approach to programming beyond the Garden’s walls. 
  • Collaborate with staff and volunteers to manage and grow partnerships on and off-site, prioritizing community mental health and well-being. 
  • Compile and maintain an inventory of partners. 
  • Provide leadership and oversight for tabling at festivals and events, collaborating with the Marketing team on developing a strategic calendar. 
• Collaborate with partners, staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and Board of Associates to grow a more inclusive, diverse, and accessible Garden.
  • Lead efforts to improve accessibility to and within the Garden; manage and build upon Garden access programs such as Museums for All and Share the Garden. 
  • Collaborate with community partners in order to effectively welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
  • Lead the Garden’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion cross-departmental team.
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to tell the history of the Garden, its land, and the Reserve with transparency. 
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and leadership staff to provide training for working with and welcoming individuals from diverse communities. 
• Provide daily oversight for social responsibility initiatives. 
  • Develop and implement an evaluation framework in order to measure and communicate impact and outcomes.
  • Establish, track, and maintain program budget.
  • Work closely with the Marketing department to share social responsibility and engagement initiatives on print, social media, website and other platforms.
  • Collaborate with the Advancement department to pursue funding opportunities, compile information for reports, and manage special project budgets. 

For the full job description, visit https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/about/employment/

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hr@lewisginter.org.