Job Opportunities
Join our versatile and hardworking team
Headquartered in the Graham Visitors Center at beautiful Washington Park Arboretum, the Arboretum Foundation is an exciting place to work. One of Seattle’s oldest non-profit organizations, the Foundation is staffed by a small group of dynamic, hard-working individuals who are passionate about our mission to preserve and enhance the crown jewel of the city’s park system.
Assistant Director of Finance
A joint position at UW Botanic Gardens and the Arboretum Foundation
The Arboretum Foundation is hiring a joint finance position with our partners at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. For a job description and to apply, please visit the UW Job Portal: Assistant Director of Finance
Deadline: Applications close September 24.
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