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Huntsville Botanical Garden

Horticulturist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Applies strategic and tactical horticultural skills in the essential functions of installation ... Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Horticulturist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Applies strategic and tactical horticultural skills in the essential functions of installation ... Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

GGP PARKS LLC

Horticulturist

Tulsa, OK

Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day to day horticultural operation. * Follow ... Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Must be able to operate equipment ...

GGP PARKS LLC

Horticulturist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day to day horticultural operation. * Follow ... Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Must be able to operate equipment ...

Gathering Place

Horticulturist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day to day horticultural operation. * Follow ... Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Must be able to operate equipment ...

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How much do horticultural writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for horticultural writing in the United States is $22.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Horticultural Writing job?

A Horticultural Writing job involves creating content related to plants, gardening, landscaping, and agricultural practices. Writers in this field produce articles, blog posts, research papers, and instructional guides for magazines, websites, and institutions. They translate complex horticultural concepts into accessible, engaging information for professionals and enthusiasts. Strong research skills and knowledge of plant science are essential for accuracy and credibility in this role.

What are the main types of content a Horticultural Writer typically produces?

Horticultural Writers commonly create a variety of content including how-to articles, plant care guides, feature stories, newsletters, and blog posts for gardening websites, magazines, or professional associations. They may also contribute to technical reports, educational materials, or marketing copy for horticultural businesses and product manufacturers. Depending on the employer, you could collaborate closely with horticulturists, photographers, editors, and marketing teams to ensure accuracy and appeal of the published content. This diversity in writing projects helps keep the work engaging and provides opportunities for specialization over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Horticultural Writing position, and why are they important?

A successful Horticultural Writer typically holds a background in horticulture, botany, or plant science, combined with strong writing and research abilities. Familiarity with content management systems, digital publishing platforms, and proficiency in photo editing or basic graphic design tools is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and creativity help writers translate complex plant science into engaging, accessible content for a broad audience. These skills ensure accurate, appealing, and informative articles that meet the needs of both experts and gardening enthusiasts.

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HORTICULTURAL ASSISTANT II-2026-03001

City of Fayetteville, AR

Fayetteville, AR • On-site

$17.79 - $26.57/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 1 hour ago

Job description

Salary: $17.79 - $26.57 Hourly
Location : 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03001
Department: PARKS OPERATIONS (521)
Opening Date: 02/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 5:00 PM Central
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.
Essential Job Duties
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.
Safety/Security Sensitive Designation:
This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
  1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
  2. Assist with cultivation and care of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees on city public spaces.
  3. Assist with design of gardens and public spaces.
  4. Assist in selection and acquisition of appropriate plant materials for public spaces.
  5. Participate in propagation, care and transplanting of plants, etc.
  6. Maintain assigned flower beds and gardens in parks and public spaces.
  7. Interact with the public and answer questions related to the gardens.
  8. Maintain records and provide data or documentation as needed.
  9. Perform chemical and fertilizer applications.
  10. Design, install and repair irrigation systems.
  11. As assigned, serve as a lead worker.
  12. Assist with care and maintenance of required equipment.
  13. Position requires occasional after-hours or weekend work in support of greenhouse operations.
  14. Assist and participate in horticultural related community programs including community gardens.

Secondary Job Duties
  1. Secondary duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience or B.S. degree in Horticulture or related field.
  2. Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  3. Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A. 6-17-410).
  4. Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.
  5. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, volume, percentages, fractions and ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  6. Must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment and small horticulture equipment, vehicles and utility non-road authorized vehicle.
  7. Must have knowledge of plant identification and growing requirements of plants.
  8. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.
  9. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of vibration.The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
  10. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud.

The City of Fayetteville is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Full Time, 40 or more hours per week, non uniformed employee. Eligible for all City benefits offered to full time non uniformed employees and all full time City accruals of paid leave. Please click this link for more details on City employee benefits:
www.fayetteville-ar.gov/654/Employee-Benefits-Information
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A High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience OR a B.S. degree in Horticulture or related field is required. Do you meet either of these requirements?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate which educational requirement you meet, the type of degree you may have and a detailed description of any related experience you have as well as the length of time for this experience.
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A successful candidate must possess a valid Driver License. Do you meet the requirement?
  • YES
  • NO

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Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A. 6-17-410). If selected, would you be able to meet these requirements?
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  • NO

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The candidate is required to have the ability to effectively communicate with others orally and in writing. Do you meet this requirement?
  • YES
  • NO

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This position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, volume, percentages, fractions and ratios, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Please describe relevant experience you have, work or other, in which you've utilized the above types of skills.
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To qualify for this position, the candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment (scanner, copier, printer, fax, etc).
  • YES
  • NO

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The candidate is required to be able to effectively operate small horticulture equipment, vehicles and utility non-road authorized vehicle.Do you meet this requirement?
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  • NO

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The successful candidate must have knowledge of plant identification and growing requirements of plants.Please describe your past experience, work related or other, that demonstrates your ability to meet this requirement.
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8. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Will you be able to meet these requirements?
  • YES
  • NO

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9. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Will you be able to work in these conditions?
  • YES
  • NO

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The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud. Are you able to work in these conditions?
  • YES
  • NO

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Please feel free to describe any additional skills, talents, attributes, experience, or other qualities you feel qualify you for this position.
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