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Description
~ Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is empowered by its mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. ~
For more information about Phipps, please visit our website.
Position Overview
Phipps is seeking a full-time Assistant Curator of Horticulture to continue to upgrade and maintain all aspects of the Conservatory's collections program and develop our signature plant collections.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- The acquisition of plants for our permanent collections and changing exhibits, as well as the oversight of plant research and recordkeeping.
- The Assistant Curator will work with the design team and other departments to present coordinated, exciting exhibits to the public and will have specific oversight over designated rooms and staff in the Conservatory.
- The Assistant Curator will actively represent Phipps on a local and national level at horticultural-related events and on all plant-related topics.
Qualifications
- The qualified candidate must have a Master's degree in botany, plant science, horticulture or related field and 2 years' conservatory experience.
- Knowledge of a vast plant palette, demonstrated expertise in general horticulture and the ability to research the needs of individual crops and suggest suitable plants to add to displays is required.
- The qualified candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a desire to interact with the general public.
- Travel, evening and weekend work may be required.
To Apply
Qualified candiates should click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume, cover letter and salary history. Or mail to:
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA
15213
Note: No telephone calls, please.
~ Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer ~