Assistant Horticulturist: Greenery & Landscape Leader

Bellerive Country Club; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Horticulturist at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri supports the planning, implementation, and maintenance of high‑quality horticultural practices across outdoor landscaped areas. This hands‑on role requires technical knowledge, a passion for plants, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure health, beauty, and sustainability.

You will lead plant health and soil nutrition programs, emphasize sustainable methods and integrated pest management for outdoor and

Qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on horticultural experience, preferably in a public garden, golf course, estate, or similar setting.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate English in a business style.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enhance exceptional horticultural standards and best practices throughout 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 integrated pest management for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
• Collaborate closely with the agronomic team to support operational decisions aligned with Bellerive’s mission and goals.
• Develop professional relationships with staff, Members, volunteers, vendors, contractors, media representatives, and the general public.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of plant species, particularly those suitable to the Midwest climate, in all horticultural planning and maintenance activities.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Horticulturist or other members of Bellerive’s leadership team.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Plant health

Soil nutrition

Integrated pest management

Midwest climate plant material

Education

Associate degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

The Assistant Horticulturist at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri supports the planning, implementation, and maintenance of high‑quality horticultural practices across outdoor landscaped areas. This hands‑on role requires technical knowledge, a passion for plants, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure health, beauty, and sustainability.

You will lead plant health and soil nutrition programs, emphasize sustainable methods and integrated pest management for outdoor and