Horticulturist

Brookgreen Gardens is searching for an experienced horticulturist to join our team!

Brookgreen Gardens is a national historic landmark in the heart of South Carolina’s lowcountry that exceptionally blends four mission areas in botanical gardens, art, history, and the environment.

Brookgreen is recognized as one of the great public gardens in America and the nation’s first sculpture garden, founded in 1931 by Archer Huntington and renowned sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington.

The Horticulturist position is responsible for achieving and maintaining a high level of horticultural quality in a designated garden area, thereby ensuring that all such plantings are developed and maintained at the highest levels of quality.

Examples of duties:

• Maintains designated gardens to the highest level of quality by preparing plant beds, installing woody and herbaceous ornamentals, perennials, annuals, and bulbs; weeding, digging, propagating, transplanting and pruning; applying fertilizer and practicing IPM (Integrated Pest Management) as directed by the Vice President of Horticulture and Conservation.
• Utilizes the latest techniques in, landscaping and gardening; fertilizers and pesticides; plant identification; equipment operation and service; and cultural practices of landscape plant materials.
• Participates in the production and support of special events and other seasonal activities.

Ability: Physical: Environment: Vision Lifting – minimum 40 lbs Heat/Cold Hearing Sitting Noise Speech Bending Dust Visual Concentration Fumes Dexterity

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of landscape gardening and maintenance practices. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. A two-year degree or equivalent experience in Horticulture or related field required. Computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and other programs is required. Applicant should be physically able to perform the duties required in maintaining a large garden and be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: A four-year degree in Horticulture or related field.

Pre-employment screening including drug screen and background checks are required upon hire.

Brookgreen Gardens offers excellent benefits including major medical, life insurance, short and long term disability, 403(b), and employee assistance programs as well as: complimentary annual membership for employee and household family members, complimentary entrance to Huntington State Park, complimentary tickets for friends and family, and discounts on tickets, food venues and our Keepsakes gift shop.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, applicants should complete a Brookgreen Gardens application by visiting our website @ www.Brookgreen.org/careers or by picking it up at our Admissions Plaza. Completed application and resume can be emailed to humanresources@brookgreen .org, faxed to 843-235-6039, or mailed to Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. You may also drop off your completed application at our Admissions Plaza. No phone calls, please.

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. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• South Carolina Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16