Botanic Gardens Education Horticulturist

Education Horticulturist

JOB TITLE:                 Education Horticulturist

CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:        CRE/Botanic Gardens

SUPERVISOR:          Programming Operations Supervisor

SALARY:                    $46,387 to $64,940 Annually

Operate the Paul Smith Children’s Village and oversee educational programming at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Responsible for making the Children’s Village a fun and educational place for children of all ages, their families, and the public. This is a position that requires a special high-energy, organized person with very diverse abilities including a good understanding of gardening, horticulture, the natural world, concepts of sustainability, youth education, organizing events, managing volunteers, teaching and volunteer coordination.

• Plan, implement and supervise all tasks required for the creation of the Children’s Village educational programming, landscapes and maintenance.
• Coordinate volunteers who will assist with the operation of the Botanic Gardens and Children’s Village.
• Assist with the planting and maintenance of all interior and exterior landscapes.
• Provide public communication and interpretation about the natural world and sustainability, including the development of interpretive signage and educational programs.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and operate educational tours to schools and organized groups and gain a solid understanding of their relatable curriculum.
• Maintain a safe environment at the Children’s Village and assist in promoting safety in all aspects of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
• Assist the Botanic Gardens leadership team and staff with the overall goals and objectives, policies, and priorities of the Botanic Gardens.

• Attend and participate in City meetings and professional group meetings as needed. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of environmental education, horticulture, volunteer management, youth issues, horticultural therapy, botanic garden management and community gardening.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of public sector personnel administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of youth education practices
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of volunteer management principles.
• Knowledge of a safe environment for children.
• Knowledge of general gardening.
• Skills to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of the Botanic Gardens staff and volunteers.
• Skills to select, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Skills to operate office equipment including computers and assigned software.
• Skills to be organized and able to take many diverse projects to completion simultaneously.
• Strong skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skills to develop, monitor, and control budgets.
• Ability to delegate authority and responsibility.
• Ability to plan, supervise, motivate, and effectively communicate to diverse groups of people.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• 7/8/20Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to give public lectures and do competent public speaking.
• Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently and to exercise reasonable judgment in decision making.

Required:

Demonstrated experience in horticulture science, greenhouse production and/or landscape maintenance.

Wyoming Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained one year from date of hire.

Preferred:

Special consideration will be given to applicants that have a high level of energy, creativity, people skills and any experiences in dealing with the public, working in public gardens, museums, schools, working with youth, gardening, and event coordination.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing.

The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 45 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Indoor, outdoor and greenhouse environment; confined working spaces; humid air. Exposure to radiant energy and inclement weather.  Exposure to fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and pest control agents.  Work independently, irregular work hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary : $46,387 - $64,940