Conservatory Gardener And Exhibit Technician Reporting to the Associate Director of Botanical Collections, Conservation and Research, the Conservatory Gardener and Exhibit Technician is a horticulture-based position that cultivates plants in the Conservatory and Tropical Collections. S/he/they will provide living material and assistance to support interpretive exhibits, programs, and classes. This individual will work with other gardeners, nursery assistants, and volunteers in maintaining facilities, exhibits, collections, and programs. S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. This is a limited-term, part-time position to provide additional support.
Essential Duties:- Cultivates, propagates, waters, and fertilizes plants
- Supports and troubleshoots exhibits in public conservatory spaces
- Helps organize and provide supplies including potting mix, pots, tools, labels, etc.
- Calculates formulas and measures for fertilizers
- Cleans, organizes, and evaluates work areas as needed
- Maintains assigned areas of the Conservatory and support greenhouses in an orderly manner
- Monitors and reports regularly on greenhouse climate conditions
- Monitors plant health, including plant pests and development of controls
- Maintains a working knowledge of key species in the Conservatory
- Works in collaboration with the Curator of Tropical Collections, Curator of Orchid Collections and Conservatory Technician in exhibit set-up and maintenance, as well as providing plants for programs, labs, and exhibits
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Candidate Requirements and Experience
Some coursework in horticulture and greenhouse practices requiredAbility to work safely with equipment and chemicals requiredAbility to communicate effectively and amicably with staff, volunteers, and visitors requiredAbility to perform physical duties required, including lifting, digging, carrying, etc.
Ability to perform careful, thoughtful work requiredAbility to prioritize tasks and work schedule required
Effective written and oral communication skills required
Preferred Experience:- Two years' experience with nursery practices and indoor horticulture preferred
- Successful completion of two-year college horticulture program preferred
- Knowledge of scientific names of plants, botany and horticulture preferred
Working Conditions:
The work is typically performed outdoors, in a greenhouse setting.
The employee may need to stand, walk, or occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Occasional lifting of supplies or plant materials may be required, typically up to 30 lbs.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate:
$19.25-$20.00/hr. Medical, Dental, Vision Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds The Application Process Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment. You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.
