Horticulturist & Lead Curator
About The Position
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is seeking a Horticulturist and Lead Curator to help maintain and enhance our Conservation Garden's living plant collection. This hands-on position combines advanced horticulture, irrigation troubleshooting, plant collection management, staff training, garden design, and public education. You will collaborate with experienced garden professionals, help guide seasonal staff, and play an important role in introducing and establishing new plants throughout the Garden. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values variety, enjoys solving complex landscape challenges, and wants their work to educate and inspire the community.
Requirements
- Horticulture expertise.
- Ability to solve complex landscape challenges.
- Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Ability to work a seasonally varied 40-hour schedule, including some evening and weekend assignments.
- Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance the Conservation Garden's living plant collection.
- Perform advanced horticulture tasks.
- Troubleshoot irrigation systems.
- Manage plant collections.
- Train staff.
- Contribute to garden design.
- Engage in public education.
- Collaborate with experienced garden professionals.
- Guide seasonal staff.
- Introduce and establish new plants throughout the Garden.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
