Color Display Gardener

Magnolia Plantation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is seeking a Color Display Gardener to maintain color displays across beds, containers, hanging baskets and special displays. The role involves planting, weeding, watering, pruning, grooming, staking and pest management with collaboration from the Color Display Manager.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in horticulture, a degree in horticulture, and a passion for public gardens. The job requires year-round work in all seasons and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture or related field.
• 1–3+ years in horticulture, gardening, or nature management.
• Experience in a public garden is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain color displays including planting, weeding, watering, pruning, grooming, staking, pinning, and pest/disease treatment.
• Collaborate with Color Display Manager to define future color display directions.
• Work with volunteers regarding color display activities.
• Assist in visioning and development of landscape gardens with the Color Display Manager.
• Promote the Garden’s color display activities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Horticulture

Public garden experience

Team collaboration

Volunteer coordination

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture

Job description

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation's oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, is looking for a new Color Display Gardener. This role maintains the color aspects of the garden as it relates to annual, perennial, and shrub color. This includes all color displays such as planting beds, containers, hanging baskets, and special displays.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor and maintain all existing color displays to include planting, weeding, watering, pruning, grooming, staking, pinning, vine removal, and identifying insect pest and disease problems for treatment
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager throughout the year to define directions in the future color displays
• Work closely with volunteers as it relates to the color display function
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager on visioning and development of the landscape gardens
• Promotes the Garden’s activities as it relates to the color display function
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned as needed

Who you are:

• You have an Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture or similar field and 1-3+ years’ experience in horticulture/gardening/nature management. Experience within a public garden a plus!
• You’re passionate about horticulture and have an in-depth knowledge of horticultural best practices, plants, and garden maintenance using horticultural disciplines
• You are a year-round gardener and have the ability to work in all seasons and weather conditions to perform activity related to planting and care
• You have a valid driver’s license to drive and operate necessary equipment and have the ability to do the following: lift 20-50lbs on a regular basis, stand and/or kneel for long periods of time to perform gardening tasks, and climb a 12’ ladder to perform tasks as needed
• You’ve got excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to use available technology as needed