Executive Horticulture Director for Public Island Park

Trust for Governors Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan with company contributions

Job summary

The Trust for Governors Island seeks a Horticulture Supervisor to oversee horticultural activities, including staff supervision and best practices implementation. An ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in horticulture, particularly in public spaces, along with supervisory experience. This full-time role based on Governors Island requires a professional degree in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000 annually, generous time off, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of horticultural experience in a park or public space.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience with full-time and seasonal gardeners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horticultural activities including maintenance practices and management plans.
• Supervise the horticulture team and ensure best practices are followed.
• Develop annual plans for gardening work such as planting and pest management.

Skills

Garden design principles

Staff supervision

Budget management

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Professional degree in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture

Bachelor’s degree

New York Pesticide applicator license

Tools

Asset management systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Trust for Governors Island seeks a Horticulture Supervisor to oversee horticultural activities, including staff supervision and best practices implementation. An ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in horticulture, particularly in public spaces, along with supervisory experience. This full-time role based on Governors Island requires a professional degree in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000 annually, generous time off, and comprehensive benefits.