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Employment
San Diego Botanic Garden is a unique and fulfilling environment in which to work. Although there are not many salaried position opportunities as the Garden is a nonprofit, there is always the opportunity to be involved through docent and volunteer programs.
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Gardener
(posted 1-18-12)
Summary Description
This person will perform activities related to the care and maintenance of the gardens, landscape, and grounds and perform all necessary horticultural activities, including planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering, mulching, weed control, and pest control. Some landscape design and installation skills are important. Applicant needs to be capable of using garden tools and equipment, including chain saws, tractors, and irrigation systems. This person will assist in the setup and take down of tables, chairs, and other equipment for classes, workshops, meetings, and other special events. A knowledge of a wide range of cultivated plants is necessary, including drought tolerant plants.
Some college courses in horticulture or botany with a minimum of two years experience in garden management, landscaping or botany
Full-time - 40 hours/week
Must have a valid California driver’s license
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
This position is an entry-level gardener position with a pay range $11-12/hour
Some Holidays & Weekends are required.
Email Resumes. Please do not call, or walk-in to apply.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to:
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Internship
Located north of San Diego ½ mile from the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly known as Quail Botanical Gardens) has thirty -five virtually frost free acres with diverse plant collections and gardens. Major botanical collections include palms, bamboo, aloes, agaves, and other subtropical and Mediterranean climate species. Notable gardens include desert gardens, tropical gardens, Mediterranean climate gardens, and the new Hamilton Children’s Garden.
The internship is a non-paid training position, which includes a comfortable cottage with a scenic ocean view. Interns are trained in horticultural activities including tropical and subtropical plant identification, care and maintenance, planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, mulching, and pest control. Other public garden activities may include plant records, mapping, landscape design, and labeling. Activities may include operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, hand tools, power tools, electric carts, and other equipment.
Applicants must have a general knowledge of plants and their culture. College level course work in horticulture and allied fields is strongly recommended. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
A resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation are required.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to:
info@SDBGarden.org
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San Diego Botanic Garden
PO Box 230005
Encinitas, CA 92023-0005
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