Assistant Horticulturist — Green Spaces & Plant Health

Bellerive Country Club; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellerive Country Club seeks an Assistant Horticulturist to support planning, implementing, and maintaining high-quality horticultural practices across outdoor spaces. This hands-on role requires technical knowledge, a passion for plants, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure health, beauty, and sustainability of garden areas.

The position emphasizes plant health, soil nutrition, pest management, and Midwest climate-adapted landscape strategies within a prestigious club

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Horticulture or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on horticultural experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enhance exceptional horticultural standards and best practices across Bellerive.
• Lead by example in performing horticultural tasks across outdoor landscapes and greenhouse environments.
• Oversee plant health and soil nutrition programs, emphasizing sustainable methods and IPM.
• Collaborate closely with the agronomic team to support operational decisions.
• Develop professional relationships with staff, Members, vendors, contractors, media representatives, and the public.
• Apply knowledge of plant species suitable to the Midwest climate in planning and maintenance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Horticulturist or leadership team.

Skills

Plant health

Soil nutrition

Integrated pest management

Midwest climate adaptation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Horticulture

Job description

Bellerive Country Club seeks an Assistant Horticulturist to support planning, implementing, and maintaining high-quality horticultural practices across outdoor spaces. This hands-on role requires technical knowledge, a passion for plants, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure health, beauty, and sustainability of garden areas.

The position emphasizes plant health, soil nutrition, pest management, and Midwest climate-adapted landscape strategies within a prestigious club