Senior Horticulture & Landscape Design Lead

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

Job summary

The Smithsonian Gardens, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking a qualified candidate for a landscape/horticulture leadership role. This position oversees garden programs, landscape planning, and maintenance, coordinating with multiple teams and partners to align priorities and resources.

Qualified applicants should have a horticulture or landscape architecture background, with demonstrated experience in managing complex garden projects and collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or related plant science with at least 30 semester hours in basic plant sciences, including 16 in horticultural subjects.
• Or combination of education and experience substituting for the degree.
• Transcripts may be required; provide official transcript if selected.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage horticulture or landscape programs and oversee technical aspects of garden or landscape planning, improvement, and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with teams and partners to resolve competing work priorities and resource needs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Landscape planning

Team collaboration

Education

Horticulture degree

Landscape architecture degree

Job description

The Smithsonian Gardens, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking a qualified candidate for a landscape/horticulture leadership role. This position oversees garden programs, landscape planning, and maintenance, coordinating with multiple teams and partners to align priorities and resources.

Qualified applicants should have a horticulture or landscape architecture background, with demonstrated experience in managing complex garden projects and collaborating across disciplines.