Horticulturist Full time / Non-exempt / Hourly starting at 17.50/hr based on experience
Grow your career at one of the nation’s most beautiful public gardens.
Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a Horticulturist to help maintain the exceptional quality and beauty of our gardens. This hands-on role is ideal for a plant professional who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit.
Why You’ll Love Working at Brookgreen Gardens
- Work in a nationally recognized garden, sculpture garden, and zoo
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Opportunities for skill building and professional growth
- Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403b, EAP, and complimentary garden membership
What You’ll Do
- Maintain designated garden areas to high horticultural standards
- Prepare beds and install woody and herbaceous plants, perennials, annuals, and bulbs
- Prune, propagate, transplant, fertilize, and apply IPM practices
- Support seasonal displays, special events, and garden projects
- Use current horticultural techniques and best practices
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field
- Strong plant knowledge and landscape maintenance experience
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
Pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background checks, is required upon hire.
How to Apply
Apply online @ brookgreen.org or send cover letter and resume via email to [email protected], fax to 843-235-6039, mail to PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
No phone calls please.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Brookgreen Gardens is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
