Manager of Zoo Horticulture

Manager of Zoo Horticulture

The Manager of Zoo Horticulture plans, manages, coordinates, implements, administers and evaluates a comprehensive system of horticultural maintenance at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Essential functions:

• Manages greenhouse operations, landscape design and maintenance, habitat design and maintenance, and Zoo horticulture education/conservation programs
• Provides leadership in evaluating and developing a full-time union staff of 9 complemented by seasonal employees and interns
• Directs the coordination, design, establishment and maintenance of new and existing annual and perennial flower beds, turf areas, and indoor /outdoor ornamental tree, shrub and perennial plant collections
• Oversees biological turf program, IPM program, browse program, plant accessioning, invasive plant protocol, and irrigation systems
• Develops and leads public educational horticulture programs and events which demonstrate the inter-relationship between plants, animals and man

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in Horticulture, Manicured and Botanical Landscape Architecture, Botany and/or related field
• Minimum of three years of management experience
• Overall knowledge: Agronomy, Floriculture, Landscape Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Taxonomy, Turf Management and Human Relations
• Verifiable ability to lead personnel in a manner that builds teamwork and recognizes contributions of employees
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Licensed Public Applicator of pesticides

FULL SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $74,000/Annually. Typical Hiring Salary: $50,000 - $62,000/Annually

DATE POSTED: 10/20/2011


FILING DEADLINE: 11/4/2011

TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience
align with the above job qualifications.

E-mail résumé to resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com , referencing job # 11096

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