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Assistant Gardens Manager | $21.00 – $22.00 per hour, DOE
We seek an Assistant Garden Manager who brings extensive knowledge of Sonoran Desert plants and ecosystems, and a depth of horticultural experience. The Assistant Garden Manager will be asked to manage specific areas of the garden, and to help oversee garden-wide operations, to ensure the health of Tohono Chul’s plant collections. The Assistant Garden Manager should have strong plant knowledge and hands-on experience in horticulture and arboriculture. This role also requires experience working with irrigation systems as irrigation maintenance and improvement will be a large part of the daily work of this position. The Assistant Garden Manager will have a leading role in implementing garden renovations and
coordinating garden management and operations.
The Assistant Garden Manager will model best practices and demonstrate the highest standards of care for other garden staff. This role requires good time management, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to teach others. The Assistant Garden Manager will also have a role in coordinating and participating in site-wide events, engagement, and guest experience activities. As such, the Assistant Garden Manager must be an enthusiastic ambassador by conveying and showcasing the Mission of Tohono Chul and its gardens to staff, guests, and volunteers through high-quality horticultural expression and care.
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