Propagation & Retail Nursery Manager

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens seeks a highly organized horticulturist to oversee our retail and production nursery. The Nursery Manager will plan and execute propagation and sales, ensuring efficient production and quality stock.

The role requires strong knowledge of plant propagation, pest control, and the ability to delegate tasks within a small team. This nonprofit garden emphasizes education, outreach, and community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant propagation and nursery management.
• Strong pest control knowledge and cultural practices for nursery stock.
• Excellent organizational and delegation skills for coordinating propagation and sales.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee propagation and sales for the retail nursery.
• Produce 40% of retail plants in-house and coordinate remaining 60% from regional distributors.

Skills

Plant propagation

Pest control

Organizational skills

Nursery operations

Job description

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens seeks a highly organized horticulturist to oversee our retail and production nursery. The Nursery Manager will plan and execute propagation and sales, ensuring efficient production and quality stock.

The role requires strong knowledge of plant propagation, pest control, and the ability to delegate tasks within a small team. This nonprofit garden emphasizes education, outreach, and community programs.