Native Plant Nursery Supervisor

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a Full-Time Native Plant Nursery Supervisor to lead daily operations of the Wild Toledo Native Plant nursery, ensuring healthy stock and accurate records. You’ll grow native plants for sale and for the landscaping program, and supervise staff or volunteers under the Wild Toledo Coordinator.

This non-exempt role requires knowledge of nursery operations, conservation biology, and a willingness to learn more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (or an Associate’s with relevant experience).
• Working knowledge in nursery operations and conservation biology.
• Ability to effectively pass on information to others.
• Requires some flexible scheduling and work on Saturdays during plant season (end of April–August).
• Requires a valid driver’s license and be insurable by fleet insurance.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Wild Toledo Native Plant nursery under general supervision.
• Care for and maintain healthy nursery stock.
• Maintain accurate inventory and chemical application records.
• Cultivate and maintain a diverse collection of native plants for sale and for landscaping programs.
• Keep nursery material at high standards and ensure correct sizes for department needs.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Biology/Environmental Science or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant nursery/conservation experience

Job description

Native Plant Nursery Supervisor (Full-Time)

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Our employees are instrumental in ensuring that over 720 species of animals, including endangered wildlife, are maintained, researched, and protected. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Native Plant Nursery Supervisor to join our Conservation Department. The Wild Toledo program performs unique conservation work in Northwest Ohio and in your role, you would be an integral part of conservation efforts put forth by the Toledo Zoo.

Under general supervision, operates the Wild Toledo Native Plant nursery, including daily care and maintenance, maintaining healthy nursery stock, keeping accurate inventory and chemical application records. Cultivates and maintains a diverse collection of native plants for sale to the public as well as plants used in the native plant landscaping program. Maintains nursery material at a high standard and ensures nursery material is grown to correct sizes for the needs of the department.

This position reports to the Wild Toledo Coordinator, is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) in a work week.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience in nurseries/conservation that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge in nursery operations, conservation biology themes, techniques and a willingness to learn additional.
• Must also be able to effectively pass on this information to others.
• Requires some flexible scheduling and work on Saturdays during plant season (end of April-August).
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

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The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.