Manager/ Plant Resource – Singapore Botanic Gardens

nyp.edu.sg

Singapore
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on the nature of the role)
Plant propagation and maintenance
Rare and endangered plant collection
Nursery operations oversight
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is seeking a Manager for their Plant Resource Centre, responsible for overseeing plant management, propagation, and coordination of plant-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture or botany, experience in plant propagation, and a passion for plant care. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and engage with a variety of stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Manager of the Plant Resource Centre (PRC) will support a Senior Manager in managing the PRC within SBG, a specialized plant nursery focused on collecting and propagating rare and endangered plants.
  • The role encompasses monitoring, collecting, and propagating rare and endangered plants, facilitating plant exchanges, and coordinating plant propagation for the Gardens' operations.
  • Ancillary activities include assisting in conservation outreach and training programmes, and supporting projects within NParks and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Matching Summary

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The Singapore Botanic Gardens is seeking a Manager for their Plant Resource Centre, responsible for overseeing plant management, propagation, and coordination of plant-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture or botany, experience in plant propagation, and a passion for plant care. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and engage with a variety of stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plant propagation and maintenance
  • rare and endangered plant collection
  • nursery operations oversight
  • record-keeping and reporting
  • coordination with users of plants

Nice-to-have

  • proactive and self-motivated
  • team player
  • effective communication skills
  • willingness to work weekends

Key Requirements

  • Horticulture, Botany, Taxonomy, or related field
  • Experience in plant propagation
  • Experience in plant collection maintenance
  • Hands-on work in outdoor and nursery environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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