Assistant Horticulturist

Bellerive Country Club • Creve Coeur, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Horticulturist at Bellerive Country Club supports the planning, implementation, and maintenance of high-quality horticultural practices across outdoor landscaped areas. This hands-on role requires technical horticultural knowledge, a passion for plants, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to maintain the health, beauty, and sustainability of garden spaces.

The role leads by example through daily horticultural work in outdoor landscapes and greenhouse environments. It supports plant health and soil nutrition programs, with an emphasis on sustainable methods and integrated pest management, and works closely with the agronomic team to support operational decisions aligned with Bellerive’s mission and goals. The position also helps ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available for propagation and cultivation, and develops professional relationships with staff, Members, volunteers, vendors, contractors, media representatives, and the general public.

Requirements

• Ability to plant and maintain a wide variety of plant material suited to the Midwest climate.
• Strong understanding of plant physiology and growth habits to support plant health, development, and performance in diverse horticultural settings.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, with strong project and time management skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously, take direction, exercise good judgment, and apply common-sense reasoning.
• Professionalism and interpersonal skills to communicate and work with employees at all levels, maintain information in strict confidence, and use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, compose business-style documents with correct grammar and spelling, and communicate clearly by telephone.
• Ability to handle routine daily functions, resolve sensitive issues, and complete complex assignments using above-average critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• At least two years of hands-on horticultural experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Horticulture, Botany, Natural Sciences, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Horticultural experience in a public garden, golf course, estate, or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enhance exceptional horticultural standards and best practices throughout Bellerive.
• Lead by example in performing horticultural tasks across outdoor landscapes and greenhouse environments.
• Oversee plant health and soil nutrition programs, emphasizing sustainable methods and integrated pest management for indoor and outdoor gardens.
• Collaborate with the agronomic team to support operational decisions aligned with Bellerive’s mission and goals.
• Develop professional relationships with staff, Members, volunteers, vendors, contractors, media representatives, and the general public.
• Apply knowledge of plant species, particularly those suitable to the Midwest climate, in horticultural planning and maintenance activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Horticulturist or other members of Bellerive’s leadership team.
• Support the availability of supplies and equipment needed for propagation and cultivation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree