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Director of Horticulture & Facilities
Full Time Position
Eligible for full time benefits: Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, 403(b) plan
Available Immediately
Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the Carolinas’ Garden for all seasons, providing guests a chance to reconnect with nature and to create lifelong memories with friends and family. Located within 380 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie, spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, a visitor pavilion, a garden store and nature trails await the visitor.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Horticulture & Facilities is responsible for strategically overseeing all aspects of horticultural production and display at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. This position supervises horticulture and maintenance staff, plans and implements planting designs, and ensures accurate tracking and public communication of plant related information. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is known as one of the top public gardens in the country and is recognized for excellence in horticultural display; maintaining and advancing this public standing in the industry is integral to this position. As the Garden continues the implementation of the Master Plan, this position plays an active role in planning and overseeing Garden design, physical plant maintenance, and development. Serving as an organizational leader, this position serves as a member of Leadership Team, is a key public face of the Garden, is one of the primary stewards of the guest experience at the Garden, and must be an enthusiastic advocate internally and externally for making the Garden beautiful and engaging for others.