Color Display Gardener - Magnolia Plantation & Gardens : Job Details

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation's oldest and most frequented historical public gardens, is looking for a new Color Display Gardener. This role maintains the color aspects of the garden as it relates to annual, perennial, and shrub color and maintains the vegetable, herb and cut flower garden. The Color Display Gardener supports all color displays such as planting beds, containers, hanging baskets, and special displays.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor and maintain all existing color displays to include planting, weeding, watering, pruning, grooming, staking, pinning, vine removal, and identifying insect pest and disease problems for treatment
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager throughout the year to define directions in the future color displays
• Work closely with volunteers as it relates to the color display function
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager on visioning and development of the landscape gardens
• Promotes the Garden's activities as it relates to the color display function
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned as needed

Requirements

Who you are:

• You have an Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture or similar field and 1-3+ years' experience in horticulture/gardening/nature management. Experience within a public garden a plus!
• You're passionate about horticulture and have an in-depth knowledge of horticultural best practices, plants, and garden maintenance using horticultural disciplines
• You are a year-round gardener and have the ability to work in all seasons and weather conditions to perform activity related to planting and care
• You have a valid driver's license to drive and operate necessary equipment and have the ability to do the following: lift 20-50lbs on a regular basis, stand and/or kneel for long periods of time to perform gardening tasks, and climb a 12' ladder to perform tasks as needed
• You've got excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to use available technology as needed

Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive salary starting at $20.00/hour, in line with industry standards.

Employee Benefits

• Magnolia realizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offers a generous amount of PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Happy Birthday.. off! If you are scheduled to work on your special day, you can request 8 hours of pay
• Magnolia contributes 80% of medical premiums for employee-only coverage and 40% to all other levels of coverage
• No cost $10,000 life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401K retirement plan matching at 4%
• If enrolled in our medical plan, access to covered MinuteClinic® and Teledoc® services are offered to you free or at a lower cost. Covered medical participants can also enjoy Peerfit (helps you stay active with monthly credits that can be redeemed for group fitness classes), Wellness tools (health assessment and online programs to help you meet your goals), Discount program (helps you save on health products and services), 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (helps in all aspects of life, from emotional well-being, legal and financial help), behavioral telehealth/virtual providers and services, no-cost diabetic meters and enhanced maternity program. Plan participants are also offered free, online will preparation with claimant support services and emergency travel assistance

Employee Discounts

• Experience our history, horticulture and nature with your loved ones! Employees can host their immediate family members (on non-scheduled working days) to Magnolia! This includes free admission to the gardens and to all tours. If immediate family members visit during an employee's scheduled working day, eligible family members are welcome to visit the gardens with free admission. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.
• Save 50% on all on-site venue rentals (includes standard fees), 40% off at our charming Gift Shop and meal discounts at our impeccable Peacock Cafe!
• Employees and their immediate family members can join Community Events for free!
• Enjoy discounted pricing for Magnolia's prime Special Events
• Earn your Reciprocal Admission Pass after your first 90 days! This gold pass allows you and one guest free admittance to over 40 participating attractions such as: SC Aquarium, SpiritLine Cruises, Charleston County Parks, Children's Museum of the Lowcountry and many more!
• Team Members are provided company branded uniform items at no cost!

Training & Development

• No-cost continuing education training for current licenses that benefit both you and MPC
• Limitless internal training and development opportunities!

Additional Perks

• It really pays! Referral bonus for an employee's referral that is hired and completes three months of service. $500 for full-time hires and $250 for part-time hires.
• Accept your own stainless steel Magnolia logoed bottle, perfect for preserving our environment and keeping your drinks hot or cold (up to 24 hours)
• 6mi of Biking and Walking Trails for you to use