Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Education Horticulturist
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States, 55317
UMN Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
About Us:
Founded in 1958, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, that attracts nearly 700,000 visitors per year. Best known for its beautiful display gardens, nationally recognized tree collections, protected natural areas and research activity, the Arboretum is easy to explore via paved paths. Many miles of wooded trails and routes for cross-country skiers and snowshoers provide access to nature in all seasons. About the Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Horticulture & Collections, this education horticulturist position is responsible for leading the holistic care of the Arboretum’s education-focused gardens and collection areas, including but not limited to the Farm at the Arb Foodscape and Fruitful Way, the Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center landscape, the Learning Center youth education landscape and greenhouse, and the Sensory Garden. The horticulturist leads landscape maintenance and horticultural care tasks, invasive plant and weed management, plant health projects, garden space renovation, and safe operation of equipment. This position coordinates closely with Education Department staff to provide guidance in garden design, plant selection, and horticultural practices that reflect the department’s educational goals while balancing aesthetic standards with hands-on experiences for program participants. The position may participate in occasional educational programming in assigned garden spaces. This position instructs, directs, trains, and oversees the work of senior gardeners, gardeners, assistant gardeners, student workers, interns, and volunteers, and may manage volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and retention for assigned areas. Additional responsibilities may support greenhouse work, seasonal displays, landscape and arboricultural operations, natural lands management, and special group projects. Responsibilities
Allocate staff resources and oversee work of senior gardeners, gardeners, assistant gardeners, volunteers, and others in assigned areas Lead weeding, mulching, and brush chipping in assigned areas Lead mowing, string trimming, and leaf cleanup in assigned areas Maintain and safely use equipment Oversee garden design, planting, and long-term planning in collaboration with the Garden Design and Plant Care teams Lead planting, pruning, and integrated pest management of trees, shrubs, and plant collections Conduct pest and disease scouting, monitoring, and treatments; oversee plant health practices Oversee safe application of pesticides and soil amendments and maintain records Coordinate with the curation department to ensure records and plant labels are inventoried and accurate Education Support
Serve as a liaison to the education department to align horticultural care, plant selection, garden design, and project schedules with programmatic needs Assist in facilitating classes and programs in educational areas Additional Operational Support
Maintain proper plant records in assigned areas Perform snow removal operations and other weather-related responsibilities Assist with Arboretum education and communications, tours, and publications as needed Other related duties as assigned What you’ll need
BA/BS in horticulture or related field and two years of experience, or equivalent six years of combined education and/or practical experience in horticulture and landscape design Valid Minnesota driver’s license Within one year of employment, ISA Certified Arborist credential Within one year of employment, Minnesota Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator’s license Work Environment
This is a full-time (12-month) 40 hour/week Civil Service position, benefits eligible. Hours are generally 7am to 3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend and off-hour work required. Salary Range:
$34.46 per hour For a full job description, click Apply to visit the UMN career site. What we provide
Thirteen paid vacation days per year, in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%–100% of eligible tuition Excellent health care benefits Wellbeing Program (premium reductions) Yearly merit increase program Professional development opportunities Additional information available at the UMN Benefits site.
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About Us:
Founded in 1958, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, that attracts nearly 700,000 visitors per year. Best known for its beautiful display gardens, nationally recognized tree collections, protected natural areas and research activity, the Arboretum is easy to explore via paved paths. Many miles of wooded trails and routes for cross-country skiers and snowshoers provide access to nature in all seasons. About the Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Horticulture & Collections, this education horticulturist position is responsible for leading the holistic care of the Arboretum’s education-focused gardens and collection areas, including but not limited to the Farm at the Arb Foodscape and Fruitful Way, the Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center landscape, the Learning Center youth education landscape and greenhouse, and the Sensory Garden. The horticulturist leads landscape maintenance and horticultural care tasks, invasive plant and weed management, plant health projects, garden space renovation, and safe operation of equipment. This position coordinates closely with Education Department staff to provide guidance in garden design, plant selection, and horticultural practices that reflect the department’s educational goals while balancing aesthetic standards with hands-on experiences for program participants. The position may participate in occasional educational programming in assigned garden spaces. This position instructs, directs, trains, and oversees the work of senior gardeners, gardeners, assistant gardeners, student workers, interns, and volunteers, and may manage volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and retention for assigned areas. Additional responsibilities may support greenhouse work, seasonal displays, landscape and arboricultural operations, natural lands management, and special group projects. Responsibilities
Allocate staff resources and oversee work of senior gardeners, gardeners, assistant gardeners, volunteers, and others in assigned areas Lead weeding, mulching, and brush chipping in assigned areas Lead mowing, string trimming, and leaf cleanup in assigned areas Maintain and safely use equipment Oversee garden design, planting, and long-term planning in collaboration with the Garden Design and Plant Care teams Lead planting, pruning, and integrated pest management of trees, shrubs, and plant collections Conduct pest and disease scouting, monitoring, and treatments; oversee plant health practices Oversee safe application of pesticides and soil amendments and maintain records Coordinate with the curation department to ensure records and plant labels are inventoried and accurate Education Support
Serve as a liaison to the education department to align horticultural care, plant selection, garden design, and project schedules with programmatic needs Assist in facilitating classes and programs in educational areas Additional Operational Support
Maintain proper plant records in assigned areas Perform snow removal operations and other weather-related responsibilities Assist with Arboretum education and communications, tours, and publications as needed Other related duties as assigned What you’ll need
BA/BS in horticulture or related field and two years of experience, or equivalent six years of combined education and/or practical experience in horticulture and landscape design Valid Minnesota driver’s license Within one year of employment, ISA Certified Arborist credential Within one year of employment, Minnesota Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator’s license Work Environment
This is a full-time (12-month) 40 hour/week Civil Service position, benefits eligible. Hours are generally 7am to 3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend and off-hour work required. Salary Range:
$34.46 per hour For a full job description, click Apply to visit the UMN career site. What we provide
Thirteen paid vacation days per year, in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%–100% of eligible tuition Excellent health care benefits Wellbeing Program (premium reductions) Yearly merit increase program Professional development opportunities Additional information available at the UMN Benefits site.
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