Director of Gardens and Collections - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Director of Gardens and Collections to shape innovative garden experiences at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The successful candidate will lead a team and manage living collections, emphasizing ecological horticulture and sustainable practices while inspiring visitors through engaging garden spaces.

Qualifications

• Creative and conservation-minded leader.
• Expertise in ecological horticulture and planting design.
• Experience with native plants of prairie states and southwestern U.S. is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team in garden design and maintenance.
• Oversee living collections and nursery operations.
• Contribute to public education efforts.

Skills

Ecological horticulture

Planting design

Collections management

Resource conservation

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Gardens and Collections to shape the future of our garden experiences and living collections. This role will lead a talented team in designing, maintaining, and reimagining more than nine areas of formal and naturalistic native plant gardens that inspire visitors and support our mission.

We’re looking for a creative, conservation-minded leader with expertise in ecological horticulture, planting design, collections management, and resource conservation. Experience with native plants of the prairie states and southwestern U.S. is a plus, though the ability to quickly build regional knowledge is also key. The director oversees living collections and nursery operations, mentors staff, and contributes to public education. This is an exciting time to join the Center as we prepare to implement a master plan built around creating inspiring new natural spaces and re-envisioning existing gardens.

Deadline: 1 September 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Austin, TX, United States