Color Display Manager

Magnolia Plantation•Charleston, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, prides itself on the ability to create immersive visual experiences through their gardens and landscaping. The Color Display Manager is responsible for managing the color aspects of the Garden as it relates to annual, perennial, and shrub color. This includes all color displays on the property, including but not limited to, planting beds, containers, hanging baskets, and special displays.

Requirements

An Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture or similar field
3-5+ years’ experience in horticulture/gardening/nature management
2-4+ years’ experience as a people manager
Ability to manage a diverse, on-site workforce
A year-round gardener and have the ability to work in all seasons and weather conditions to perform activity related to planting and care
A valid driver’s license to drive and operate necessary equipment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to use available technology as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience within a public garden a plus!
In-depth knowledge of horticultural best practices, plants, and garden maintenance using horticultural disciplines

Responsibilities

Manages the overall programs as it relates to the color display function
Sets standards, defines goals. Monitors and evaluates progress as it relates to the color display elements in the Garden, making recommendations and adjusting course as needed
Collaborates with the Director of Horticulture throughout the year to define directions in the future color displays
Supervises the color display garden staff to include scheduling, training, professional development, staff performance assessment, and budgeting
Promotes the Garden’s activities and manages volunteers as it relates to the color display function
Plays a key role in the design development, installation, and overall maintenance of all color displays
Plays a key role in the visioning and development of future color displays
Performs all other duties as requested or assigned as needed