Visitor Center & Entry Garden Manager - South Carolina Botanical Gardens

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages and develops living collections, trails and other garden infrastructure for assigned area(s) of SCBG using student employees and volunteers to support the mission of SCBG. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential

• Area management and development: Works with Executive Director and Assistant Directors to plan and maintain engaging garden spaces. Maintains trails, infrastructure and garden areas consistently to provide a safe and engaging visitor experience. Performs general horticultural practices including planting, fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and controlling pests. Performs aesthetic maintenance such as mowing, leaf removal and mulching. Collaborates with nursery manager to source and propagate plants for assigned area(s).

25% - Essential

• Personnel and volunteer leadership: Effectively manages and provides continuing education and mentoring for student and volunteer workers assigned to area(s) to provide necessary care of the plant collections, irrigation, equipment and pathways and trails using both horticultural and sustainable best practices.

15% - Essential

• Special projects and event preparation: Plans and participates in on- and off-campus project, outreach and event activities related to the SCBG mission. Collaborates with education and visitor services teams to maximize outreach opportunities and to deliver an outstanding experience to our retail and event clients and visitors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• High School or Equivalent

• Custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

Work Experience

• 2+ years in public/private garden, park or similar setting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Associate's Degree

• Horticulture, Arboriculture or related fields.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Horticulture or related field

Licenses

• Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

Certifications

• Plant Pesticide Applicator

Work Experience

• 5+ years as a manager, assistant manager or team lead in public/private garden, park or similar setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Work of Others

• Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Exposure to dust/fumes

Wet or humid

Noise

Vibration

Mechanical hazards

Chemical hazards

Electrical hazards

Burn hazards

Overnight Travel

Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: ($42,800 - $51,500)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 30, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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