Chief Horticulture Officer for Public Gardens

Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis seeks a visionary Vice President of Horticulture to lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our landscapes, gardens, conservatories, and visitor experiences.

Reporting to the President and Director, you will shape a bold horticultural vision aligned with the Garden’s mission and strategic framework. You will oversee a 57-person team and a $5.8 million divisional budget, collaborate across horticulture, conservation, education, and public

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in public garden management, horticultural design, or botanical leadership.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior executive or director-level role.
• Ability to communicate across donors, volunteers and media; English required; multilingual desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for development, maintenance and enhancement of gardens and displays.
• Oversee the 57-person team and a $5.8 million divisional operating budget.
• Collaborate across horticulture, conservation, research, education and public engagement.
• Represent the Garden to donors, volunteers and professional partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public garden management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in horticulture / botany / landscape architecture

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis seeks a visionary Vice President of Horticulture to lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our landscapes, gardens, conservatories, and visitor experiences.

Reporting to the President and Director, you will shape a bold horticultural vision aligned with the Garden’s mission and strategic framework. You will oversee a 57-person team and a $5.8 million divisional budget, collaborate across horticulture, conservation, education, and public