Gardener

Discover the Magic of Brookgreen Gardens:

Nestled in South Carolina's captivating lowcountry, Brookgreen Gardens, a cherished national historic landmark, invites you to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Gardener. In this role, you'll be an essential part of our garden team, contributing to the beauty of Brookgreen Gardens and nurturing your passion for horticulture.

Your Role in Our Garden Oasis:

Under the guidance of our Horticulturists and the Manager of Horticulture, your responsibilities will include:

• Garden Care: Tending to designated gardens, ensuring they thrive by planting and maintaining various ornamentals, perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
• Attention to Detail: Performing tasks like weeding, trimming, deadheading, digging, propagating, transplanting, and pruning when necessary.
• Plant Health: Applying fertilizers and practicing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as directed.
• Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining power and hand-held landscaping equipment responsibly.
• Continuous Learning: Staying informed about the latest landscaping and gardening techniques, fertilizers, pesticides, and plant identification.
• Supporting Records: Assisting the Horticulturists in maintaining accurate plant records.
• Garden Development: Collaborating on garden development, planning, and design.
• Special Events: Participating in special events and seasonal activities as needed, including weekend duty rotations.
• Institutional Compliance: Adhering to our institution's procedures and policies.
• Adaptable Role: Taking on other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications We Seek

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Basic Horticultural Knowledge: Understanding of gardening and landscaping practices and the responsible operation of power equipment and machinery.
• Effective Communication: The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and collaborate with fellow team members.
• Educational Foundation: A high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in gardening or landscaping is a plus.
• Physical Stamina: Physical capability to handle garden maintenance, including lifting a minimum of 60 lbs, bending, kneeling, and maintaining focus.
• Weather Resilience: Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid SC Driver's License: A valid South Carolina driver's license is required.

Why Choose Brookgreen Gardens

At Brookgreen Gardens, we offer a welcoming work environment and an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to preserving and showcasing the wonders of nature and history. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide the following benefits:

• Health and Insurance: Eligibility for major medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life & disability insurance.
• Retirement: Enrollment in our 403(b) retirement plan.
• Time Off: Up to three weeks of paid time off annually, plus nine paid holidays.
• Support: Access to employee assistance programs.
• Membership and Access: Complimentary annual membership for yourself and your household family members, free daily entrance to Huntington State Park, and complimentary tickets for friends and family.
• Exclusive Discounts: Discounts on tickets, food venues, and Keepsakes gift shop items.

How to Apply

To join our team and explore the world of horticulture at Brookgreen Gardens:

• Fill out our application at brookgreen.org/careers or pick up a copy at our Gardener's Cottage Ticket and Information Center.
• Provide your current and updated resume.
• Express why you're a suitable fit for the position.

Send your application materials through one of these methods:

Email: humanresources@brookgreen.org
Fax: 843-235-6039
Mail: Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
In-Person: Drop off your materials at our Gardener's Cottage Ticket and Information Center.

Brookgreen Gardens is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Join us today in creating and maintaining the extraordinary landscapes that captivate the hearts of our visitors. Apply now to become a valued member of the Brookgreen Gardens team!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Murrells Inlet, SC 29576: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• South Carolina Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,700 - $31,300