Position Details

Req ID:

req17429

Position Title:

Assistant Garden Manager, Botanic Garden

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

BS9584

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Horticul & Landscp Architecture

Location Address:

355A Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Lou Anella

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with one hour for lunch

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Assistant Garden Manager is responsible for all aspects of horticultural maintenance at The Botanic Garden which includes garden maintenance, design, planning, planting, irrigation, pesticide applications. Supervision of student employees, working with volunteers/ambassadors, working with the public, landscape management and construction, turf management, organization, scheduling, and working efficiently in a productive manner. The Assistant Garden Manager must work closely with The Botanic Garden Director and the Botanic Garden Manager to meet the horticultural needs of the Botanic Garden.
About Us: Horticulture connects people to the environment, from greenhouses, laboratories and landscapes, to global food security and eco-awareness. Horticulture involves the study of how to create and maintain a beautiful, sustainable environment in which to live, work and play. For more information, visit: https://go.okstate.edu/undergraduate-academics/majors/horticulture.html
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Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's in Horticulture or closely related field

One year experience with garden maintenance, installation, and design are required as is an ability to manage undergraduate students, interns, volunteers and employees. The assistant garden manager must be able to work in a team environment, cooperating with the director and the garden manager.

Current valid OK driver’s license. Oklahoma pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

The successful candidate should possess:

* Knowledge of garden equipment, machinery, and safety.
* Knowledge of safe pesticide use and application.
* Skills in carpentry or light construction.
* Ability to lead a team as well as work as a team player.
* Knowledge, skills, and abilities in assigning work tasks and ensuring completion of quality work in a timely manner.
* Knowledge of computer use and various software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, etc.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.