Horticulturist

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https://www.riverbanks.org/join-our-team/job-opportunities

Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places.

Responsibilities: Under general supervision, performs horticultural duties for the purpose of beautifying and maintaining gardens, exhibits, animal habitats, plant collections, and/or public displays. Must be eager to learn about our collection. The best candidate will demonstrate creativity and be able to work both independently and with a team on a variety of tasks and priorities including some computer work (database). Works outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Reports to the Horticulture Operations Supervisor.

Education and Experience: Associate degree in Horticulture, bachelor’s degree preferred, with two years’ experience in a horticultural area; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. The ideal candidate will have professional horticulture experience and be comfortable operating power equipment and machinery. Scheduled working hours begin between 6:00am-7:00am, Monday-Friday, 40-hour work week. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must possess or be eligible for a valid SC driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person