Assistant Horticulturist, Gainesville

This position requires hands-on gardening responsibilities for sun and shade situations and reports to Sr. Horticulturist.

Key Responsibilities

• General garden maintenance - this will include but not be limited to watering, weeding, pruning, planting, pest control, fertilization, pesticide spraying, seasonal plant installations and other horticultural tasks
• Recognition of plant nutrition deficiencies
• Recognition of pest infestation and damage
• Serve as horticultural resource for the Garden
• Work on special projects as assigned

• Associate's degree in Horticulture, botany or related field or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
• Computer literacy
• Previous experience working in a public garden setting is a plus
• Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
• Able to work well in a team or independent setting
• Must have or obtain a Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Mental Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.  
• Ability to effectively respond to multiple, changing and often conflicting priorities is essential.  
• Must be able to effectively interact with the general public, co-workers and peer professionals.

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard