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Horticulturist I

Horticulturist I

POSITION TITLE:

Horticulturist I (full time – non-exempt)

REPORTS TO:

Senior Horticulturist

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the care of the wildflower & native plant gardens and its component programs at the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art’s Chadds Ford campus. 

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Senior Horticulturist and acts as independent decision maker, as required. Collaborates with facilities staff and other Brandywine staff, as needed. Serves as ambassador to visitors of the museum and campus gardens. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Performs a diverse array of horticultural duties within the campus display beds and adjacent meadow areas including, but not limited to, planting design, planting, mulching, weeding, pruning, watering, application of herbicides and litter management. 
  2. Performs assigned duties related to the operation of a container-based native plant nursery, including seed sowing, potting, labeling, fertilizing, watering, preparing inventory reports and planning for production needs.
  3. Performs assigned duties related to the operation of a native seed program, including species identification, collection, cleaning, packaging and order fulfillment. 
  4. Performs assigned duties related to the operation of the garden volunteer program.  
  5. Proper use of mechanical and/or chemical methods to control unwanted vegetation. 
  6. Regularly inspects trails and performs remedial maintenance as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Desired minimum of 2 years professional horticulture experience. 
  2. Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany or a related field, or an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.
  3. Possesses enthusiasm for the knowledge of plant species native to the Middle-Atlantic Piedmont region.  
  4. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
  5. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of the position which include standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, digging.
  6. Ability to effectively operate common landscape tools including hand-held and backpack sprayers, hand-held and backpack blowers, a string trimmer, a soil auger, a walk-behind mower, and possess sufficient mechanical reasoning to successfully perform minor maintenance needs on these types of equipment. 
  7. High level of personal initiative, safety awareness, organizational skills, and the ability to work unsupervised and also as a team member.
  8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn other products as needed.
  10. Must have reliable transportation.

$18.90 to $19.80 an hour
This position begins April 1, 2025

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Connie Scholz at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff.