Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
 
 
 

MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM
JOB DESCRIPTION

Temporary and Casual
TACE -Classification 001

TITLE: Garden Attendant

SUPERVISOR: Reservation Agent

CLASSIFICATION: TACE (0001)

OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for providing services to clients, conveying information to Arboretum staff, and providing on-site coordination of activities during event.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Good customer skills and ability to problem solve quickly

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate all details of wedding ceremonies, receptions and groom's dinners in accordance with Arboretum policies. Review all pertinent information regarding event including but not limited to:
• Start time of event
• Facility usage
• Number of attendees
• Special needs/stands/chairs
• Catering update
• Additional services required - parking attendants, table set-up requirements, decorations, shuttle bus and etc.
• Vendor deliveries and pick up

Convey changes that occur because of inclement weather, family requests or facility problems to appropriate staff (i.e. Visitor Services, Catering, Lobby Desk, and Grounds)

Ensure the gardens are cleaned up following ceremonies

Arrive one hour prior to wedding to place signage, introduce self to contact person and remain at the wedding site until all guests have vacated the venue

Meet with Reservation Supervisor for details of schedules, procedures and updates and attend on going training

Act as site coordinator during event/Dress code required/ Fill out post event report.


Hours/days of week: Hours will be determined by the Reservation Office Hours will include evenings and weekends May-October.

Rate of Pay: $10.00 per hour

Application process: Send resume and cover letter to Diane Malecha, MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318 or email resume/cover letter to malec006@umn.edu. May also pick up an application form at the Oswald Visitor Center and complete.