Not specified; benefits: comprehensive health, den...
Onsite
Bachelor's degree required
5 years related experience
Staff management including volunteers
Reiman Gardens is seeking a Senior Horticulturist to oversee garden maintenance and horticultural care in Ames, Iowa. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field, along with significant experience in public horticulture and staff management
Job Summary
This senior-level position is responsible for all outside garden care and maintenance at Reiman Gardens, the premier public horticulture institution in Iowa.
The incumbent will plan, coordinate, and execute seasonal maintenance goals, planting design projects, and emergency responses while supervising a small team of staff.
Iowa State University offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, onsite childcare, and generous vacation time for this full-time role.
Matching Summary
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Reiman Gardens is seeking a Senior Horticulturist to oversee garden maintenance and horticultural care in Ames, Iowa. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field, along with significant experience in public horticulture and staff management.
Salary
Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, retirement plans, onsite childcare, and flexible spending accounts
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree required
5 years related experience
Staff management including volunteers
Public garden operations
Budget management skills
Nice-to-have
Experience with diverse plantings
Water features management
Children's garden experience
Strategic planning participation
Event support capabilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field
Minimum 5 years of related professional experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship