Position Number: 002730

Department: College of Science (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement plans associated with the daily, seasonal, and annual management of outdoor horticultural displays, collections, and natural areas. Provide hands-on support for all operations. Effectively manage, deploy, and assist the horticulture team, which includes volunteers and student workers as well as full- and part-time employees. Provide a safe environment for staff and visitors. Provide input into all aspects of the planning and operations of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens.

Directly or indirectly supervise horticulturists, temporary staff, student workers, and volunteers who care for the outdoor gardens.

Institute best horticultural practices to optimize plant health (water management, including automated irrigation, fertilization, pest identificatio...