Horticulturist- Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Audubon Institute•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park. At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

Requirements

2+ years in Horticulture, grounds, or related field.
Ability to identify common pests and weeds.
Ability to use handheld gardening tools, such as shovels, rakes, and brooms.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as hedgers, weed eaters, and blowers.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, ability to read and write
Ability to operate vehicles such as golf carts and gas-powered utility vehicles
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
Ability to engage with a diverse audience
Affinity for nature and the outdoors

Nice To Haves

Louisiana Horticultural License
Bachelors degree
Computer literacy
First aid/CPR training

Responsibilities

Physically perform general horticultural maintenance, including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, deadheading, leaf-blowing, and completing minor irrigation maintenance.
Remove trash from in and around garden beds including any hazardous items.
Identify and treat common plant issues.
Maintain garden projects on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis with a critical eye on detail.
Contribute to educational and research projects as need to aid in community knowledge of plant materials and landscape maintenance practices.
Adhere to safe and proper use of tools, PPE, equipment, and chemicals.
Assist in group activities and special projects as needed.
Works outdoors in public parks managed by Audubon Nature Institute and is responsible for the overall landscape maintenance of their assigned park area in the downtown riverfront parks.
Set and monitor irrigation systems and manually water as required.
Diagnose and treat plant issues including diseases, pests, and nutrient needs.
Properly use, maintain, and secure equipment such as leaf blowers and string trimmers, vehicles, and hand tools such as pruners, shovels, and sprayers.
Support the greater needs of the Park Operations department and will support the general success of the parks as assigned including proving customer service to all park guests, supporting engagement and education, ensuring the park is clean and free of trash, and supporting event production and recovery.