Salary: exempt position / Yearly	Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-Time	Postal Code: 90073

Nursery Assistant Manager, Plant Propagator/Nursery Assistant Manager

Nursery Assistant Manager, Plant Propagator/
Full time, exempt position

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Nursery Manager, the Plant Propagator/Nursery Assistant Manager is responsible for the propagation of plants grown for the living collection and research as well as a large number of plants grown for RSABG plant sales. The Plant Propagator/Nursery Assistant Manager is responsible for accomplishing various other nursery operations tasks such as general care and maintenance of the nursery plants and facilities. The Plant Propagator/Nursery Assistant Manager is responsible for managing the nursery facilities, personnel and volunteers in the absence of the Nursery Manager, or as designated by the Nursery Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Propagates plants for RSABG’s living collection, research projects, and plant sales as directed via cuttings, seeds, division, etc.
• Nursery work (watering, labeling, potting-up, mixing soil, pruning, weeding, cleaning, raking, removal of dead plants, disposal of used soil, general clean-up, etc.) as necessary or as directed by the Nursery Manager.
• Maintains accurate and complete daily records documenting all propagation efforts, stratification procedures, germination testing procedures and soil mixes for the Garden’s computerized plant records system.
• Accomplish directed and self-initiated experiments and prepares results for publication in appropriate journals.
• Must rigorously follow and maintain established scientific and horticultural protocols.
• Must be responsible for care and watering of the Nursery area for one weekend day each week.
• Must spray insecticides, fungicides, etc. (in greenhouse nursery area) as directed by the Nursery Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in horticulture or in another plant science and/or demonstrated appropriate hands on experience.
• Must have knowledge of California native plants and their horticultural requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the pests and diseases of California native plants grown under nursery conditions and their appropriate biological and/or chemical controls.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and the internet are required.
• Must possess or acquire a State of California Qualified Applicator Certificate.
• Must possess a California State Drivers License.

Physical demands

* Must be able to stand for extended periods of a time and walk long distances to various outdoor locations.
* Must be able and willing to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
* Must be able to maneuver in narrow or confined places around fragile plants.
* Must possess ability to operate powered heavy equipment.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.



RSABG offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified candidates please send resume and cover letter to:


Alexandra Charlap, Human Resources Manager
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Fax: (909) 626-3489

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