Horticulturalist $6500 full expat benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

 2-4-year traineeship or equivalent formal gardening and horticulture experience

 Demonstrated knowledge of plants and techniques

EXPERIENCE &SKILLS

 6 years’ experience working in an acclaimed establishment

 Proficiency in working with MS office – word, excel, outlook.

 Strong knowledge of gardening philosophies and principles in horticulture eatable

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes and maintains high horticultural standards and practices; providing direction, training and motivation for the horticultural volunteers

Is a hands-on leader, actively working in the daily horticultural tasks in the interior & exterior gardens and greenhouses

Works with garden volunteers/docents developing long-term productive relationships and growing the size of the program overtime

Manages the plant health and nutrition strategies for all gardens to include sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management in the outdoor and indoor gardens

Establishes and oversees a systematic plant records policy, including direction of the plant collection policy and design aesthetic in coordination with kitchens master plan, mission and

strategies

Coordinates heating and cooling of greenhouses, irrigation systems and maintenance of horticultural equipment collaboratively with Grounds and Buildings Manager

Responsible for the operational department budgets, budget monitoring, strategic planning, and any horticultural projects as needed (i.e, installation of new gardens)

Works as part of a cross-departmental team which identifies, solicits, and cultivates

Serves as part of a cross-departmental Team that creates and executes mission driven concepts

Collaborates with the Executive Chef to identify opportunities for programming and interpretation for the gardens and collections

Works closely with the Executive Chef to identify opportunities for new Herbs, flowers and Vegetables throughout the year

Maintains inventory of propagation and growing equipment and supplies, and orders additional materials as needed

Arranges purchase, or exchange of plants with representatives of seed companies

Develops, maintains, and promotes positive and professional relationships with internal staff

Teach topical classes as needed

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work addressing complaints and resolving problems

Apply online here:

https://crawford-carruthers.vincere.io/careers/job/30398/lang=en