Chief Horticulture Officer | Visionary Garden Leadership

Botanical Society of America; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 165.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO seeks a visionary Vice President of Horticulture to lead landscapes, collections, and visitor experiences. The role sets a compelling horticultural direction, advances sustainable design, and aligns with the Garden’s mission across conservation, research, education, and public engagement.

You will oversee 57 staff, four direct reports, and a $5.8 million divisional budget. A Ph.D.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 10 years in public garden management, horticultural design, or botanical leadership.
• Five+ years in a senior executive or director-level role.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Garden's landscapes.
• Establish a compelling horticultural vision aligned with the Garden's mission and strategic framework.
• Advance design innovation, sustainable practices, operational excellence, and an exceptional visitor experience.
• Oversee a team of 57 staff, four direct reports, and a divisional operating budget of $5.8 million.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or related field

ISA Certified Arborist certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO seeks a visionary Vice President of Horticulture to lead landscapes, collections, and visitor experiences. The role sets a compelling horticultural direction, advances sustainable design, and aligns with the Garden’s mission across conservation, research, education, and public engagement.

You will oversee 57 staff, four direct reports, and a $5.8 million divisional budget. A Ph.D.