Title | Reports to |
Manager of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory | Vivian and Edward Merrin Vice President for Glasshouses and Landscape |
The Manager of Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a key member of the Glasshouse management team. This position establishes and maintains the highest standard of glasshouse collections and display horticulture in the landmark Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. The manager supports the Vice President for Glasshouses and the Director of Glasshouse Horticulture with the design and documentation of plant displays and special exhibitions. The manager directly supervises professional horticulturists who care for the permanent glasshouse collections, changing exhibitions, and seasonal displays under glass and in associated locations outdoors. The manager ensures the optimal growing environment through direct oversight of climate control systems and close collaboration with colleagues in Horticulture, Engineering, and Operations on the maintenance of the facility. The manager develops and implements planting and maintenance schedules, develops and implements best management practices for plant health, and coordinates glasshouse maintenance activities with the Glasshouse Facility Specialist. The manager trains and oversees students, interns, and volunteers and participates in a range of institutional events and activities.
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
•5 years’ experience working with diverse collections of tropical or glasshouse plants or 3 years’ experience and a certificate or degree from an accredited horticulture or professional gardening program.
•3 years’ experience as a supervisor.
•Demonstrated experience designing, documenting, and installing temporary horticultural displays.
•Demonstrated proficiency with greenhouse climate control and mechanical systems.
•Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) tools and techniques, including the use and management of beneficial insects in a glasshouse environment.
•Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification—Category 3A issued by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation at the time of appointment or the ability to obtain such within six months of hire.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Competency with Microsoft Office programs required, familiarity with plant records databases and climate control systems desired.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a glasshouse environment in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, operate lifts and other machinery, climb ladders, use hand tools, and lift and\or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $85,000-$95,000
Benefits:
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.
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