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Landscape and Plant Collections Supervisor

Summary:  Performs supervisory and technical work related to designing and maintaining landscapes and building plant collections to support conservation, research, education, and display. Ensures landscapes and plant collections are designed, maintained, and developed to the highest levels; requests and approves plants for addition to the Gardens living collections and mentors staff to do the same. Ensures excellent plant records are maintained for the living collections. Develops work schedules and quality standards; participates in developing budgets and managing expenses, and guides horticulturists on selecting species for addition to the living collections. Collaborates with management and other employees on garden development, seasonal displays, plant selection, acquisition, production, and planting; manages a team of 7-12 employees and 20+ volunteers.