Botanical Garden Curator & Plant Collections Lead

State of North Carolina; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo, part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, seeks a Natural Science Research Curator I to oversee botanical collections and related data. The role focuses on labeling, accessioning, database maintenance, and updating garden maps to support animal habitats and conservation goals.

Your work will include supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating with curatorial colleagues, and ensuring compliance with safety and zoo procedures, while advancing public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, or science curriculum related to the area of expertise.
• Two years’ experience in specialty area; a Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols and procedures for botanical garden operations.
• Manage plant collections, accession specimens, and taxonomic data.
• Supervise staff, students, interns, and volunteers.
• Assist uploading plant collection data to the Zoo website.
• Update plant database under the Hort Curator Manager and Interior Horticulture Curator.
• Support five-year BGCI accreditation through documentation.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and zoo SOPs.

Skills

Plant identification

Botanical nomenclature

GIS mapping

Database management

Specimen labelling

Lecture/public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/zoology/science curriculum

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo, part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, seeks a Natural Science Research Curator I to oversee botanical collections and related data. The role focuses on labeling, accessioning, database maintenance, and updating garden maps to support animal habitats and conservation goals.

Your work will include supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating with curatorial colleagues, and ensuring compliance with safety and zoo procedures, while advancing public