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Garden Center & Horticulture Manager

Opelika, AL · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Garden Center & Horticulture Manager Retail Operations | Horticulture | Floral & Plant Design Botanic is a loving community built around a deep appreciation for ...

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Garden Center - Retail Sales Associate

Opelika, AL · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Botanic is seeking a friendly, motivated, and plant-passionate Retail Garden Center Sales Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with plants, providing top ...

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Garden Center - Retail Sales Associate

Opelika, AL · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Botanic is seeking a friendly, motivated, and plant-passionate Retail Garden Center Sales Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with plants, providing top ...

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RN 1 on 1 care Glenview Tuesday and Thursday 7a-9p $48 hr

Glenview, IL · On-site

$48/hr

... Chgo Botanic Gardens, Gallery Park, The Prairie and other areas. Have fun while working using your medical ability to give this young lady the best life possible. Time available is Tuesday and ...

Devoras Dream Inc

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RN 1 on 1 care Glenview Tuesday and Thursday 7a-9p $48 hr

Glenview, IL · On-site

$48/hr

... Chgo Botanic Gardens, Gallery Park, The Prairie and other areas. Have fun while working using your medical ability to give this young lady the best life possible. Time available is Tuesday and ...

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Morning Cook

Opelika, AL

$17 - $19/hr

Botanic is built around a love of nature and love for people. We offer lawn and maintenance care, a garden center, a market, a farm to table restaurant featuring southern cuisine, with garden ...

Botanic

Morning Cook

Opelika, AL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Botanic is built around a love of nature and love for people. We offer lawn and maintenance care, a garden center, a market, a farm to table restaurant featuring southern cuisine, with garden ...

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How much do botanic gardens jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for botanic gardens in the United States is $77,129.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a botanic gardens job?

A Botanic Gardens job involves working in a botanical garden to cultivate, maintain, and educate about plants. Roles vary and may include horticulturists, scientists, educators, or administrative staff. Responsibilities can range from plant care and conservation to research and public engagement. These jobs support biodiversity, sustainability, and public appreciation of plants. Many positions require expertise in botany, ecology, or garden management.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of employees at a botanic garden?

Employees at a Botanic Garden are involved in a range of activities including the planting, maintenance, and monitoring of diverse plant collections. Daily tasks may also include cataloging specimens, conducting educational tours, assisting with research projects, and supporting conservation efforts. Team members often collaborate with horticulturists, educators, researchers, and volunteers to achieve organizational objectives. The work may vary seasonally and often combines outdoor hands-on duties with administrative or outreach tasks. This variety provides an engaging and dynamic work environment for those passionate about plants and environmental education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a botanic gardens position, and why are they important?

To excel in roles at Botanic Gardens, you typically need a background in horticulture, plant science, or environmental studies, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with plant identification databases, landscape design software, and maintenance equipment is often required. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills help in educating visitors and coordinating with colleagues or volunteers. These competencies ensure proper care of plant collections, engaging visitor experiences, and the operational excellence of the gardens.

What degree do I need to work in a botanic gardens?

A degree in botany, horticulture, plant science, environmental science, or a related field is typically required for roles in botanic gardens. Relevant skills include knowledge of plant identification, conservation, and garden management, and some positions may require certifications or practical experience.
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Infographic showing various Botanic Gardens job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,129 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Human Resources Manager

Oakdale, PA

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
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$50K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Description

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design, and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs, and conserving the environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resource Manager facilitates relationships between employees and the organization including all associated duties centered around a positive work environment. Leads the inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (I.D.E.A.) initiatives for the Garden. The Human Resource Manager reports to the Executive Director.


DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Manage the recruitment of new staff including the posting of open positions.
  • Receive applicant information, perform initial review and screening before the interview process is conducted by the hiring manager of the open position.
  • Participate in the onboarding of new employees: complete and verify I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 files. Complete E-Verify training and use E-Verify to complete I-9 final validation.
  • Lead internal communication efforts to ensure clear and timely organizational messaging using Microsoft tools.
  • Submit online clearance requests.
  • Prepare new employee files and maintain documents within files.
  • Perform post-interview correspondence with applicants.
  • Administer health & welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
  • Process required documents through insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
  • Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests including questions regarding benefits, payroll, and employment concerns.
  • Serves as first point of contact in conflict resolution between employees, supervisors, etc.
  • Assist with processing of termination paperwork including COBRA benefit information.
  • Facilitates exit interviews.
  • File worker's compensation update reports with the insurance company.
  • File yearly OSHA reports
  • Leads the development of the Gardens I.D.E.A. initiatives.
  • Research, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the organization's diversity goals.
  • Assist with Garden special events.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3 years related experience.
  • Independent worker with effective communication, time-management, and computer literacy skills with a focus on Microsoft Office and Paylocity or other time records systems.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Establishes and demonstrates trust through exercising discretion and personal accountability in all areas.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Employee must have or obtain clearances (Child Abuse Clearance; PA State Police Background Check; FBI Fingerprint Background Check)
  • Maintains intentional, professional, and respectful working relationships with staff and volunteers, visitors, and members.

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Primarily indoor work that requires opportunities to be outdoors throughout the Garden.
  • Typically, this is a Monday - Friday weekday position, flexible hours are required for Garden-related functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden complies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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