Floriculturist

Filoli Center•Woodside, CA

3d•$0 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

At Filoli, our landscapes and historic house are brought to life through living color and natural beauty. The Floriculturist holds a unique, dynamic position at the intersection of horticulture, fine art, and community engagement. Reporting to the Horticulture Production Manager, you will manage our cut-flower crops from seed to vase, guide the aesthetic vision for our house floral program, teach hands-on workshops, and collaborate across departments to share the beauty of our estate with every visitor. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and artistic role. You will bridge crop planning and soil cultivation with high-level floral design, public teaching, and cross-departmental coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Demonstrated experience in cut-flower crop planning, horticultural cultivation, floral design/arrangements, and teaching public workshops.
Strong computer skills (Google Workspace, MS Office) with experience creating and managing databases.
Knowledge of microclimate-appropriate cut flowers and current design trends is essential.
An authentic, values-driven team player committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workspace (DEAI) and delivering exceptional customer service.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Comfortable walking across uneven terrain, climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

A floral design certificate is strongly desired

Responsibilities

Build and manage an annual floriculture crop plan using database tools.
Forecast, grow, propagate, and harvest cut flowers, perennials, and woody foliage in garden beds to sustain Filoli's property-wide floral needs.
Collaborate with the Decorative Arts Curator and Horticulture Leadership to set the creative vision for arrangements inside the historic house.
Schedule, onboard, and train staff arrangers, ensuring high design standards and fresh displays.
Lead engaging, 2-hour floral design workshops for up to 50 participants.
Order materials, budget effectively, incorporate estate-grown flora, and serve as an enthusiastic public presenter and demonstrator.
Design live floral decor for internal donor events, seasonal celebrations (Pride, Nightfall, Holidays, Teas), and retail displays.
Harvest and process stems for fresh flower sales in our gift shop.
Partner daily with Retail, Learning & Engagement, Events, and House Curatorial teams to ensure seamless event execution and vibrant visitor experiences.