Job Description

Overview

The Houston Botanic Garden seeks an inspiring Director of Horticulture to lead its horticulture team in creating world-class displays, managing living collections, and advancing our mission of education, conservation, and sustainability. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for staff, interns, and volunteers while ensuring the highest horticultural standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant health, nurseries, propagation, and records; guide garden design and development; and manage budgets and capital projects.
• Lead the horticulture team in creating world-class displays and stewarding living collections.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for staff, interns, and volunteers, ensuring the highest horticultural standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences; represent Houston Botanic Garden with donors, partners, and the public.
• Support education, conservation, and sustainability initiatives aligned with the Gardens mission.

Qualifications

• Experience: Senior
• A skilled communicator and collaborator capable of inspiring diverse audiences and working with donors, partners, and the public.

Additional Information

Location: USA North America; Working hours: Full-time; Contract type: Permanent contract.

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