Senior Horticulture Director – Public Gardens

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Director of Horticulture to oversee operations at their Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. This role requires a passionate horticulture manager with extensive technical experience, who can lead a team and ensure horticultural excellence.

Responsibilities include managing the horticulture team, coordinating cross-departmental projects, and supervising plant health care and landscape operations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in horticulture or a related field and have substantial supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in horticulture, garden maintenance, or related fields.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in horticultural environments.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential required within a year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horticultural management of the Arboretum’s landscape.
• Manage staffing and personnel for the horticulture team.
• Coordinate with other departments on internal and external activities.

Skills

Horticultural management

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in horticulture or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Grounds management equipment

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Director of Horticulture to oversee operations at their Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. This role requires a passionate horticulture manager with extensive technical experience, who can lead a team and ensure horticultural excellence.

Responsibilities include managing the horticulture team, coordinating cross-departmental projects, and supervising plant health care and landscape operations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in horticulture or a related field and have substantial supervisory experience.