Color Display Manager

Magnolia Plantation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is seeking a Color Display Manager to oversee all color displays across the Garden, including planting beds, containers, hanging baskets, and special displays. You will set standards, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Director of Horticulture to shape future color schemes.

The role requires an Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture and 3–5+ years in horticulture, with 2–4+ years in people management.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture or similar field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in horticulture, gardening, or nature management.
• 2–4+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages color display programs across the Garden, including beds, containers, and displays.
• Sets standards, defines goals, and monitors progress for color displays.
• Collaborates with the Director of Horticulture to plan future color displays.
• Supervises staff, schedules, trains, develops, and manages budget for color displays.
• Promotes Garden activities and coordinates volunteers related to color displays.
• Engages in design development, installation, and maintenance of color displays.

Skills

People management

Communication

Technical horticulture

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture

Job description

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, prides itself on the ability to create immersive visual experiences through their gardens and landscaping. The Color Display Manager is responsible for managing the color aspects of the Garden as it relates to annual, perennial, and shrub color. This includes all color displays on the property, including but not limited to, planting beds, containers, hanging baskets, and special displays.

What you will be doing:

• Manages the overall programs as it relates to the color display function
• Sets standards, defines goals. Monitors and evaluates progress as it relates to the color display elements in the Garden, making recommendations and adjusting course as needed
• Collaborates with the Director of Horticulture throughout the year to define directions in the future color displays
• Supervises the color display garden staff to include scheduling, training, professional development, staff performance assessment, and budgeting
• Promotes the Garden’s activities and manages volunteers as it relates to the color display function
• Plays a key role in the design development, installation, and overall maintenance of all color displays
• Plays a key role in the visioning and development of future color displays
• 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 3-5+ 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 have 2-4+ years’ experience as a people manager, and have the ability to manage a diverse, on-site workforce
• 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 skills, and the ability to use available technology as needed
• As Magnolia is a tourist attraction, this position may require long-days and/or work on the weekends as needed. We’re mindful that in order for you to be the most effective in your role, it’s important that you balance that work with time to rest, so we offer generous PTO and other benefits to support you