Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Horticultural Manager

Non_Bargaining

ARM06

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB110

Salary

$27.95

$35.65

$43.34

Job Description

Serves as the horticultural visionary, expert, leader, and creator for the 50-acre botanical experience at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Leads a team of a dozen staff, outside services contractors, and volunteers to achieve excellent horticultural design, development, and care for the Gardens 30+ displays and collections of plant material, trees, turf, greenhouse production, infrastructure, hardscape, and all related buildings, equipment, and garden spaces. Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director and is reviewed through periodic conferences, reports, and program evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Garden Management, horticultural field, or related field with three (3) years experience in a similar role with supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid pesticide certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Develops ground maintenance contracts on completed projects; oversees grounds maintenance contracts to ensure quality control.

Provides leadership, management, support, and professional development for the horticulture team; hires, develops, and monitors their performance.

Working with the Executive Director, this position develops and creates collaborative horticulture exhibits, displays, and activities to attract new and diverse audiences.

Collaborates with the Department team leaders to develop interpretive materials and visitor experience activities (i.e., wayfinding signage).

Establishes and implements horticultural standards as well as best and sustainable practices of garden care and maintenance.

Works with the public and the Garden’s leadership team; helps guide the strategic direction; promotes and shares success of the Gardens, community organizations, plant society partners, and academic/social/civic groups to create garden opportunities and partnerships.

Assists in preparing and maintaining the annual horticultural budget, supplies, and reports.

Assures the safety and security of staff and public by providing training and certification programs for properly handling horticultural materials (i.e., fertilizer and chemicals).

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge and experience in planning and project management.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of botanic garden administration.

Considerable knowledge of horticulture programs, displays, and research methods.

Ability to analyze information, provide solutions, and solve problems.

Ability to physically inspect the work of assigned employees.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned employees.

Ability to establish objectives, implement procedures, measure results, and evaluate effectiveness.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.