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Garden Store & Front Desk Manager

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is a center for rich and diverse nature-based experiences. We offer outstanding opportunities for expanding U-M student, faculty, and public understanding of plants and ecology, and for field study, conservation and ecological restoration, and for respite and well-being.  This position will be instrumental in achieving our goal of Caring for Nature, Enriching Life…

We host over 400K University of Michigan students and faculty and community visitors at our four properties every year. People visit our many formal and native plant gardens, walk our trails, attend classes and events in our classrooms and meeting spaces, enjoy our conservatory, shop in our store and at our plant sales, learn about our plant collections and ecosystems, and conduct research.

The Visitor Services Manager is part of the Visitor Engagement Team and reports to the Business Operations Manager. The Visitor Services Manager is responsible for providing excellent experiences to Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum visitors. For many visitors, the gift shop and other shopping opportunities are integral parts of their experience; the Visitor Services Manager oversees Visitor Center and retail operations at both the Arb and Gardens. The Visitor Services Manager is responsible for the day-­to-­day scheduling, supervision and management of all visitor services employees and volunteers. This is a hands-­on position and includes evening and weekend hours.