Garden Curator & Volunteer Coordinator

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem is seeking a Horticulturist to maintain designated garden areas at Reynolda Gardens. You will work with the Director, Gardens Manager and staff to uphold high horticultural standards and manage volunteers and interns.

Responsibilities include planting, pruning, IPM, education outreach, and coordinating seasonal displays. The role requires an Associate’s degree in horticulture and an active pesticide license, with a flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Active NC pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one within one calendar year.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and other related computer programs and software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks using effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to research and write horticultural related articles for publication.
• Ability to conduct tours and give classes and workshops on various horticultural topics.
• Ability to work with and organize volunteers.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor to work with a variety of constituents and colleagues.
• Ability to follow all University policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends on a rotating schedule, special events and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plans, plants and maintains assigned areas in the 4 acres of the Formal Gardens and the 130 acres of the Greater Gardens as directed. Prepare planting beds and install woody and herbaceous plants, perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
• Prune, propagate, transplant, fertilize, and apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Support seasonal displays, special events, and garden enhancement projects.
• Coordinates with Reynolda Manager of Tours and Volunteers and trains, schedules and manages volunteers.
• Assists with the education program. Presents classes, gives tours and writes articles for Reynolda Gardens publications.
• Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. power mowers, edgers, and power blowers).
• Operates light or medium weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies; operates light or medium weight tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds, as required.
• Follows all University policies and procedures.
• Subject to both conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Time management

Research and writing

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem is seeking a Horticulturist to maintain designated garden areas at Reynolda Gardens. You will work with the Director, Gardens Manager and staff to uphold high horticultural standards and manage volunteers and interns.

Responsibilities include planting, pruning, IPM, education outreach, and coordinating seasonal displays. The role requires an Associate’s degree in horticulture and an active pesticide license, with a flexible schedule including weekends.