People of the Preserve

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings:

Event Rental Coordinator

The event rental coordinator is a crucial member of the Preserve team that directly manages event and facility reservations of the Preserve’s rental facilities for third-party special events, including weddings, celebrations, memorials and meetings. The position requires superior client management, effective marketing and excellent customer service. As part of the revenue-generating arm of the organization, the ideal candidate is focused on optimizing client relations, maximizing customer satisfaction, responsibly growing the business, problem solving and creative marketing. In addition, the event rental coordinator will analyze market trends and use benchmarking to inform program pricing and contract development. The Preserve’s rentals program is not a full-service program. Clients are directly responsible for deliveries, set-up (including tents, chairs, etc.), catering needs, vendor communication, alcohol service, music, etc. This position reports to the director of finance & operations.

This is a permanent part-time position that depends heavily on the seasonal rental schedule, heaviest April-June and again September-October, averaging 24 hours per week. Weekend, nighttime and holiday work is required as needed for rentals that are scheduled. To accommodate that, the weekly and seasonal schedule is flexible. Up to four (4) hours of remote work per week is possible.

The Preserve is open on most holidays, including Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day. The Preserve is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Download the full job posting here.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and references to:
Peter Couchman, executive director
couchman@bhwp.org

2023 Summer Interns

Start date: May or June 2023
Length of internship: Up to 14 weeks; 40 hours/week, with a minimum of 480 hours required. Includes one weekend day
Hourly wage: $18.00
Application deadline: March 1, 2023, or until filled
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve offers paid summer internships to qualified applicants interested in native plant education, horticulture, and public gardens. The 134-acre Preserve in beautiful New Hope, PA features almost 800 species of Pennsylvania native plants along 4.5 miles of trails that traverse woods, meadows, ponds, and Pidcock Creek.
Interns work closely with the Education Coordinator and other Preserve staff to receive in-depth training in:
·       Public education and interpretation
·       Native plant propagation and planting
·       Land and trail management
·       Nursery and gift shop sales and operations
·       Social media, marketing, and journalism
·       History and ecological importance of native plant communities
Potential field trips to other botanical gardens, native plant nurseries, and natural areas are offered to round out interns' understanding of plants and public gardens. Interns attend educational programs at the Preserve and complete individual research or work projects for public presentation.
Who should apply: Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college, or the equivalent, with a background and a strong interest in botany, horticulture, and/or related environmental studies. Applicants should be capable of heavy work including lifting, digging, and sustained walking in unpredictable and adverse weather conditions. In addition, applicants must be able to follow directions and job guidelines and write well.
Initial applicant screening will be based on this application and cover letter only. Final selections will be determined by phone/video interviews.
Please submit the application and cover letter via Google Forms by March 1, 2023.
For questions, please contact:
215-862-2924 x 102
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