Job description
Join GreenLeaf Gardens as a Senior Horticulturist in Seattle, WA! Elevate your career among innovative professionals in a stunning botanical setting. We seek a passionate horticulture expert to lead our garden development and conservation initiatives, ensuring vibrant spaces for community enjoyment and learning. At GreenLeaf, embrace an opportunity to inspire, educate, and drive sustainability with creativity at the forefront.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily horticultural operations, ensuring plant health and optimal growth conditions.
- Lead project teams in garden planning, planting, and maintenance tasks across various environments.
- Develop and implement integrated pest management and sustainable practices.
- Supervise, mentor, and train junior horticulture staff and volunteers.
- Collaborate with landscape architects and community partners to design innovative, resilient garden spaces.
- Monitor and manage plant inventories, procurement, and budget planning.
- Educate visitors through workshops, tours, and informational materials.
- Maintain rigorous safety and environmental standards at all times.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in professional horticultural settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in plant identification, pest management, and soil health.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with sustainable and innovative horticultural techniques.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.