Role: The Horticulturist is responsible for horticultural maintenance of several themed garden spaces and may take a lead role in seasonal display development. This position will supervise horticulture volunteers with standard bed maintenance and new garden installations as needed.

Employment Type:

• Permanent, Full-time, Salary

Reports to:

• Horticulture Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute yearly maintenance plans for each garden overseen
• Work with the Manager of Horticulture Operations & Manager of Public Horticulture in bed renovation and redesign
• Oversee and perform garden and grounds maintenance tasks, including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, mowing, fertilizing and others as required of each assigned garden space
• Develop seasonal themed exhibits and displays
• Safe operation of power tools and equipment, such as mower, leaf blower, snow blower, string-trimmer, hedge trimmer, bed edger, skid-steer, golf cart and utility vehicle
• Utilize organic pest management techniques under supervision
• Perform light structural maintenance work or small engine repair
• Supervise horticulture volunteers
• Ability to work occasional evenings and rotating weekends with other horticulture staff

Qualifications and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of (3-5) years of demonstrated knowledge of basic plant maintenance
• Minimum of (3-5) years of demonstrated knowledge of safe operation of tools and equipment
• Willingness to perform hands-on horticulture tasks in all weather conditions
• Willingness to collaborate with other departments and work larger events throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Customer service experience and the ability to work with diverse populations and volunteers
• Ability to work under supervision, independently and as part of a team

Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Attn: Manager of Public Horticulture
1011 N. Main Street, Elkhart IN 46514
Or email to info(at)wellfieldgardens.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• horticulture: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elkhart, IN 46514 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkhart, IN 46514: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person