Floriculturist

Filoli Center•Woodside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floriculturist manages Filoli’s cut-flower crops from seed to vase and helps shape the aesthetic vision for the House Floral Program. This collaborative, artistic role combines crop planning and cultivation with floral design, public workshops, and coordination across departments. The position reports to the Horticulture Production Manager and works at Filoli Historic House & Garden. It is full-time, non-exempt, hourly, and benefit eligible. The typical schedule is five consecutive days per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including weekends and occasional evening shifts for seasonal events, workshops, and property needs. The hourly rate is $41.78.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated experience in cut-flower crop planning and horticultural cultivation.
Demonstrated experience in floral design and arrangements.
Demonstrated experience teaching public workshops.
Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Experience creating and managing databases.
Knowledge of microclimate-appropriate cut flowers and current design trends.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to walk across uneven terrain, climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Commitment to an inclusive, equitable workspace and exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Floral Design Certificate.

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 meet Filoli’s property-wide floral needs.
Collaborate with the Decorative Arts Curator and Horticulture leadership to set the creative vision for arrangements in the historic House.
Schedule, onboard, and train staff arrangers while ensuring high design standards and fresh displays.
Lead two-hour floral design workshops for groups of up to 50 participants.
Order workshop materials, manage budgets, incorporate estate-grown flora, and present and demonstrate floral design to the public.
Design live floral décor for internal donor events, seasonal celebrations, and retail displays.
Harvest and process stems for fresh flower sales in the gift shop.
Collaborate with Retail, Learning & Engagement, Events, and House Curatorial teams to support event execution and visitor experiences.