Lead Horticulturist & Landscape Architect

Smithsonian Gardens; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Gardens, within the Smithsonian Institution, seeks a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Horticulturist/Landscape Architect to lead horticulture operations and landscape design across public gardens and assets in Washington, DC.

You will direct teams, set technical standards, and coordinate with internal and external partners to sustain landscapes and plant collections, while ensuring preparedness and continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or related plant science with 30 semester hours in basic plant sciences.
• Combination of education and experience substituting for required education per the rules.
• Landscape architecture degree or equivalent with original landscape design experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct horticulture and landscape operations; establish priorities, procedures, and standards; evaluate resources and program effectiveness.
• Direct horticulture, landscape planning and operations through subordinates.
• Represent the organization and coordinate with internal teams, professional organizations, governmental partners, and external stakeholders.
• Direct emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity activities for horticulture and landscape operations; develop procedures and coordinate with safety and security teams.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture operations

Landscape design

Plant stewardship

Sustainable landscape management

Education

Degree: horticulture

Degree: landscape architecture

Combination of education and experience

Job description

The Smithsonian Gardens, within the Smithsonian Institution, seeks a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Horticulturist/Landscape Architect to lead horticulture operations and landscape design across public gardens and assets in Washington, DC.

You will direct teams, set technical standards, and coordinate with internal and external partners to sustain landscapes and plant collections, while ensuring preparedness and continuity of operations.