Horticulture Curator & Conservatory Lead

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a Curator of Horticulture to lead the vision behind our 93-acre campus, Hilbert Conservatory, and formal gardens. This role blends hands-on horticulture with strategic leadership to direct a skilled team and ensure sustainable plant care.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in horticulture and supervisory experience, with a commitment to conservation. The position is full-time, on-site, with shifts as required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, forestry, or related field.
• Minimum five years' horticulture experience with at least four in a supervisory role.
• Ability to work with diverse teams across departments.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and plant care practices.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee health and welfare of plant and animal collections in the Hilbert Conservatory and related spaces.
• Maintain safety standards for horticulture materials and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise plant maintenance in animal exhibits according to departmental programs.
• Manage plant permits and licenses and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Ensure equipment and life support systems are properly used and maintained; train staff.
• Provide staff training to develop plant care knowledge.
• Prepare written and oral reports and contribute to zoo publications.
• Stay current with horticultural and botanical advancements.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Administrative skills

Horticulture knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in horticulture, forestry, or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a Curator of Horticulture to lead the vision behind our 93-acre campus, Hilbert Conservatory, and formal gardens. This role blends hands-on horticulture with strategic leadership to direct a skilled team and ensure sustainable plant care.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in horticulture and supervisory experience, with a commitment to conservation. The position is full-time, on-site, with shifts as required.