Senior Horticulturist, Gardens & Living Collections

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution—through Smithsonian Gardens in Facilities Management—seeks a senior horticulture leader to direct programs across public gardens, living plant collections, and landscape assets. You will oversee a team, manage budgets, and coordinate with executives to advance Smithsonian Garden goals.

Qualifications require a horticulture degree with extensive plant science coursework and demonstrable experience leading a horticulture organization at a high level.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or related plant science with at least 30 semester hours in basic plant sciences and 16 hours in horticultural subjects.
• Transcript submission required if using education to qualify; official transcripts may be requested after selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and exercise full authority over a horticulture or landscape organization, including subordinate supervision.
• Formulate and execute budgets; secure support from executives and external agencies.
• Provide strategic direction to achieve program goals in the Smithsonian Gardens.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Horticulture degree

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution—through Smithsonian Gardens in Facilities Management—seeks a senior horticulture leader to direct programs across public gardens, living plant collections, and landscape assets. You will oversee a team, manage budgets, and coordinate with executives to advance Smithsonian Garden goals.

Qualifications require a horticulture degree with extensive plant science coursework and demonstrable experience leading a horticulture organization at a high level.