Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R30995P Working Title Visitor Services Team Logistics Coordinator (TLC) Department PSO-State Botanic Garden of GA About the University of Georgia
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About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://botgarden.uga.edu/ Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information
Saturdays & Sundays 8am to 5pm
plus
Flexible 11 hours total between Monday-Friday
Advertised Salary 18.00 per hour Anticipated Start Date 08/24/2026 Posting Date 07/15/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate the logistics of weekend operations: (Saturday & Sunday 8am to 5pm)
Coordinate volunteers and student workers covering the Visitor Services Welcome Desk, Gift Shop, and Porcelain & Decorative Arts Museum. Ensures operating procedures are followed.
Training new student workers, ensuring assigned tasks are completed and fill in for staff and volunteers as needed.
Implement standard operating procedures for all emergency situations.
Complete the Saturday and Sunday Duty reports, noting issues, emergencies and follow up actions.
Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities
Implement Visitor Services Operation Log : (40% of time - this is flexible timing for 11 hours during weekdays or evenings)
Execute daily logistics supporting Visitor Center management, rental events, and gift shop.
Coordinate logistics for rentals, events, gift shop merchandising, and weekend monitoring of garden operations.
Set up rental seating floor plans in advance of rentals and events.
Ensure event signage is correct and prepared in advance.
Percentage of time 40
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .49 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
This part time position in hospitality management will help execute operational plans for weekend coverage at the Garden (Saturdays & Sundays 8am to 5pm). This position is expected to execute daily logistics supporting Visitor Services management, rentals, events, and the gift shop.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
A qualified candidate for this position should have a strong project management background with a focus on team development and documentation. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills are expected. Facilitate discussions to identify true goals of a problem, flexibility, as well as availability on Fridays and weekends is essential.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Comfortable using electronic platforms for scheduling and reporting
Able to coordinate and train student workers.
Willing and able to work weekends and evenings.
Physical Demands
Lift containers of supplies weighing between 25-50 pounds.
Set up tables and chairs.
Spend time sitting or standing for longer periods of time, long hours of standing/walking, perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination.
Ability to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments.
Driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Daun Fest Recruitment Contact Email daun.fest@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 7065428717
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