Seed Bank Manager — Conservation & Fieldwork Lead

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with matching

Long- and Short-Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Garden Perks

Job summary

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Seed Bank Manager to lead conservation seed banks, safeguard imperiled species, and support restoration efforts within the Conservation and Natural Resources Department.

You will supervise staff, manage data in IrisBG and ESRI tools, coordinate fieldwork, and collaborate with regional partners to advance plant conservation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology/botany/ecology or related field; MS preferred but not required.
• Experience with fieldwork and ex situ or preserved collections.
• Good knowledge of Florida flora and taxonomic principles.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seed conservation and restoration seed bank operations and staff.
• Collect, process, document, and store seed and vegetative material.
• Maintain data integrity and workflow management for living collections.
• Develop grant and project deliverables and participate in related groups.
• Coordinate fieldwork, permits, planning, and staff oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Scientific documentation

Oral and written communication

Collaborative working across teams

Independent work capability

Attention to detail

Work with volunteers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Botany/Ecology or related field

MS preferred but not required

Tools

IrisBG

ESRI products

BGCI PlantSearch

Job description

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Seed Bank Manager to lead conservation seed banks, safeguard imperiled species, and support restoration efforts within the Conservation and Natural Resources Department.

You will supervise staff, manage data in IrisBG and ESRI tools, coordinate fieldwork, and collaborate with regional partners to advance plant conservation initiatives.