Horticulturist and Lead Curator

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is seeking a Horticulturist and Lead Curator to maintain and enhance our Conservation Garden's living plant collection. This hands-on role combines advanced horticulture, irrigation troubleshooting, plant collection management, staff training, garden design, and public education.

You will collaborate with experienced garden professionals, guide seasonal staff, and help introduce and establish new plants throughout the Garden, while working primarily

Qualifications

• Hands-on horticulture experience required.
• Ability to train and supervise seasonal staff.
• Experience with garden design and plant introductions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Conservation Garden's living plant collection.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems and manage plant collections.
• Lead staff training and guide seasonal workers in garden tasks.
• Collaborate with experienced garden professionals on projects and installations.
• Develop and implement new plant introductions and garden designs for community education.

Job description

Turn your horticulture expertise into a lasting community impact.

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is seeking a Horticulturist and Lead Curator to help maintain and enhance our Conservation Garden's living plant collection. This hands-on position combines advanced horticulture, irrigation troubleshooting, plant collection management, staff training, garden design, and public education. You will collaborate with experienced garden professionals, help guide seasonal staff, and play an important role in introducing and establishing new plants throughout the Garden.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values variety, enjoys solving complex landscape challenges, and wants their work to educate and inspire the community.

The position works primarily outdoors in changing weather conditions and offers a seasonally varied 40-hour schedule, including some evening and weekend assignments.

Applicants who are selected for employment with our organization may be subject to a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. The background check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education and employment verification, and credit history. The drug screening may test for illegal drugs and controlled substances.

By submitting an application, you agree to consent to these screening processes if you are selected for employment. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background check and drug screening. Refusal to consent or unsatisfactory results may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.

Please note that our organization complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks and drug screening, and we will use this information only for employment-related purposes. We maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information obtained during the screening process.

If you have any questions about our background check and drug screening policies or the screening process itself, please feel free to contact us.