Magnolia Plantation

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Salary: $65,000/year The Facilities Manager at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will literally move us forward by performing repair work and maintenance for all machinery, systems, automotive vehicles ...

The Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering engaging educational experiences that inspire curiosity and connect guests to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens' rich ...

... to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens' rich history, horticulture, nature, and preservation efforts. This role supports a variety of educational initiatives, including youth programming, school field ...

Salary: $20.00/hour Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nations oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, is looking for a new Landscape Gardener. This role performs general ...

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation's oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, prides itself on the ability to create immersive visual experiences through their gardens and ...

The historic city of Charleston is home to many museums and monuments, including the Nathaniel-Russell House Museum, Fort Sumter National Monument, and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. This coastal ...

Visitors can immerse themselves in the city's rich history at historic sites like Fort Sumter and the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Charleston is also renowned for its vibrant food scene, offering ...

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Visitors can immerse themselves in the city's rich history at historic sites like Fort Sumter and the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Charleston is also renowned for its vibrant food scene, offering ...

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Heritage Garden Manager

Magnolia Plantation

Charleston, SC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Salary: $50,000/year

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of America's oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, prides itself on creating immersive visual experiences through its gardens and landscapes. The Heritage Garden Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of programming related to the growing, processing, and display of a wide variety of commercial and home-based horticultural crops. This position oversees all aspects of the Heritage Garden, including the planning, cultivation, maintenance, and interpretation of heirloom, hybrid, and craft-based plant collections. Through these efforts, the Heritage Garden Manager ensures these collections support Magnolia's mission of preservation, education, and exceptional guest experiences.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, development, maintenance, and continual improvement of Magnolia's Heritage Garden collections and programming.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Horticulture to establish long-range program planning for the Heritage Garden.
  • Supervise team members, including scheduling, coaching, training, performance management, and professional development.
  • Promote activities and manage volunteers in support of Heritage Garden programming, events, and daily operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all workplace safety standards and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a similar field, with 35 years of progressive experience in horticulture, gardening, nature management, or a similar discipline. Experience in a public garden is preferred.
  • Passion for horticulture and extensive knowledge of horticultural best practices, plant identification, cultivation, and garden maintenance.
  • Two to four years of supervisory or people management experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse workforce.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to safely operate vehicles, utility equipment, and horticultural machinery.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency with Google Workspace and other technology required for the position.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended hours as needed to support seasonal operations, special events, and Magnolia's guest experience.


Physical Requirements

  • Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
  • Regularly lift and carry up to 20-50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Ability to climb a 12 ladder to perform tasks as needed.
  • Operate horticultural equipment, hand tools, utility vehicles, and small machinery safely.
  • Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold.