We are currently seeking a Horticulture Specialist
The Horticulture Specialist at Waterfront Botanical Gardens is a vital member of the horticulture team. Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, the Horticulture Specialist will perform diverse tasks to ensure the health, beauty, and functionality of our gardens. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities, from maintaining garden aesthetics to overseeing equipment and workspace conditions.
We are currently seeking a Special Events Coordinator
The Special Events Coordinator plays an essential role in the successful execution of a wide range of events, including Facility Rentals and WBG’s Special Events. Reporting to the Special Events Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating event logistics, maintaining client communication, managing event schedules, and ensuring that each event runs smoothly.
We are currently seeking Horticulture Interns
This seasonal internship at Waterfront Botanical Gardens (WBG) encompasses horticultural, grounds maintenance and curatorial tasks associated with the developing 23-acre botanical garden.
Horticultural tasks include plant care, installation and general maintenance of seasonal herbaceous flowers, in-ground woody plant materials and raised beds/decorative containers. The historic facade of the Heigold House is surrounded by plantings in a large traffic island bed on Frankfort Avenue near River Road. New plantings will be installed at this site as development and schedule allows. Groundskeeping tasks include prepping walkways for daily visitors, clearing debris or occasional invasive plants. Occasional curatorial tasks center around documentation and evaluation of plant materials.