Desert Garden Horticulturist & Volunteer Supervisor

Desert Botanical Garden, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a horticulture professional to join the Trail team, focusing on health, care, and growth of desert plants used in displays and trails. You will help maintain beds, assist with irrigation and pruning, and support accessioned plants with proper documentation and teamwork.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in horticulture or related fields, independence, strong time management, and the ability to work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, botany, life sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently with direction from supervising horticulturist.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Problem solving using discretion and good judgment; motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed.
• Valid Arizona driver's license for cart training and use.
• Public Garden experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support health, care, and growth of plants in Garden displays and trails.
• Perform horticulture tasks: watering, bed detailing, minor irrigation maintenance, pruning.
• Support accessioned plants with documentation and evaluation with Supervisor.
• Assist with plant sales, exhibits, installations, and collecting trips.
• Supervise, manage, and communicate with volunteers on the Trail team.
• Participate in meetings, prepare reports, and pursue professional education.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Weekend/evening availability

AZ driver's license

Public Garden experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture, botany, life sciences, or equivalent

Job description

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a horticulture professional to join the Trail team, focusing on health, care, and growth of desert plants used in displays and trails. You will help maintain beds, assist with irrigation and pruning, and support accessioned plants with proper documentation and teamwork.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in horticulture or related fields, independence, strong time management, and the ability to work weekends and evenings.