Campus Horticulturist & Landscape Designer

Woodberry Forest; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodberry Forest School in Virginia is seeking a Horticulturist to beautify, design, and maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and planters across campus. You will supervise and train part-time staff, plan planting, and manage landscape projects with attention to detail and schedules.

Candidates should have strong garden design, plant knowledge, and effective communication to guide teams and collaborate with campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining large campus landscapes.
• Ability to supervise and train part-time staff.
• Strong organizational and design skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze campus areas and set landscape maintenance priorities.
• Design gardens and plant placements.
• Procure plant material and approve purchases.
• Supervise and train part-time staff.
• Plan planting, watering, and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with staff and manage projects.

Skills

Plant care assessment

Garden design

Supervision & training

Plant material research

Communication

Time management

Basic math

Tools

Office software

Job description

Woodberry Forest School in Virginia is seeking a Horticulturist to beautify, design, and maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and planters across campus. You will supervise and train part-time staff, plan planting, and manage landscape projects with attention to detail and schedules.

Candidates should have strong garden design, plant knowledge, and effective communication to guide teams and collaborate with campus stakeholders.