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Job # I072
Horticulturist II - Indoor      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

The Horticulturist II – Indoor performs all duties associated with propagation and care of greenhouse crops and collections. Duties are directly related to acquisition, growth and production of the collections, woody and herbaceous plant material and annual display crops. This position reports to the Supervisor of the Production Greenhouse Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Propagation of all types of plant materials (i.e. growing plants, including sowing seeds and transplanting plugs)
• Care and maintenance of all types of plant materials and seasonal crops ( including but not limited to, watering, weeding, pest control, monitoring crops, applying growth regulators—feeding nutrients to plants, transplanting, and pruning)
• Ensure the temperature, light and humidity in greenhouses is at the optimum level and perform routine white-washing maintenance
• Identify and correct nutrient deficiencies
• Identify and treat pests and diseases on plants
• Adjust irrigation systems, shade and ventilation in greenhouse
• Maintain general care of horticultural tools, and technical equipment
• May be responsible for timely and accurate data entry of plant orders
• Perform and maintain accurate recordkeeping
• Responsible for assigned weekend watering rotation duties

Qualifications Include:
• B.S. degree in Horticulture, Biology, Botany and/or related field preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Horticulture, Biology, Botany and/or related field required.
• Minimum of (3-5) years experience in greenhouse growing
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in Greenhouse production
• Demonstrated experience in planning/growing various greenhouse crops – annuals, tropicals, orchids, holiday crops, etc.
• Proficient ability to identify various greenhouse pests and pathogens, and apply sound, appropriate remedies
• Working knowledge regarding the use of biological controls is preferred
• Foundational understanding of landscape design to assist in planning/scheduling of crops; thus, ensuring timely delivery
• Flexible schedule required to routinely work weekends and holidays
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and pesticide applicator's license from the state of Missouri.
• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # I074
Salesperson      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Garden Gate Shop

The Garden Gate Shop at the Missouri Botanical Garden stocks the finest home furnishings, plants, books, and garden accessorie and currently has an opening for a full-time Salesperson. Under the direction of the Sales Staff Supervisor, the Salesperson assists customers by offering friendly, knowledgeable and personal assistance in the Garden’s award winning retail shop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional customer service by assisting customers with purchases, providing instruction on the care of plants, gift wrapping and processing new and renewing memberships
• Utilizing a touch screen PC completes and processes cash and credit card transactions.
• Assists with stocking and maintaining store appearance, including visual displays.
• Assists with markdowns, cycle counts, physical inventory, and special projects.

Qualifications Include:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year retail or related experience required.
• Cash handling experience is preferred including the ability to perform basic math.
• Strong verbal communication skills are a must.
• Plant knowledge is helpful.
• Visual merchandising skills are a plus.
• Must be available to work a varying schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and some evenings.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Internships:

Job # G119
Graphic Design Intern     Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Intern (unpaid)
Dept/Div:  Communications

Are you looking for real experience to help boost your resume and add recognizable pieces to your portfolio? Our graphic design internship is the perfect opportunity to learn what they didn't teach you in school!

Based on skill and aptitude, the design intern will participate in the complete creative cycle — design, proofing, production, quote printing, and office skills. Recent interns have designed ads, posters, invitations, an education course catalog, a billboard, and handled all the support pieces for the Japanese Festival (attendance of 35,000 people). The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily recognized by interviewers reviewing your resume and portfolio.

Qualifications:
Recent grads or students that are near completing their B.A. in Graphic Design.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver for Mac OSX
platform, scanning, and color correction. Digital photography and web experience
required. Must have own transportation.

Internship dates: (3½ months)
Summer: May – mid-August
Fall: September – mid-December
Spring: mid-January – April
Hours: full time M – F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation:
Unpaid, but may be arranged for college credit. Includes free admission to the
Garden, its festivals and events, and its off-site family of attractions.

To apply:
Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples to ellen.flesch@mobot.org.
Contact person:
Ellen Flesch
Senior Graphic Designer/Intern Coordinator
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0851.

Job # I073
Horticulture Intern    
Classification:  Full time, Temporary
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

Missouri Botanical Garden offers a horticulture internship program every summer to provide an environment in which students of horticulture and other related fields may interact directly with professional horticulturists, learning through observation, instruction and hands-on daily tasks. The horticulture interns will have the opportunity to gain experience working with plants of varying climates and regions. Some areas include; the indoor conservatories, intensive outdoor floral display gardens, production greenhouses, plant records, Japanese garden, Kemper Center for Home Gardening, and many others. Some of your daily tasks will put you in the shoes of our horticulture staff by watering, weeding, pruning, and answering visitors’ questions. As part of your acceptance into the program, completion of a horticulture related project and presentation is required. Your topic should be in an area of interest to you and will be approved by the Vice President of Horticulture. The project is designed to enrich your learning experience utilizing the garden’s resources. The internship program is viewed as an extension of the classroom allowing you to gain practical application of the knowledge and skills you’ve learned. If you are interested in spending your summer learning from one of the top botanical institutions in the world please visit our horticulture intern webpage for application details.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in horticulture or closely related field of study. This is a full-time, temporary summer internship working 40 hours a week for 12 weeks. Ideal candidates must have the ability to perform physically demanding horticulture related tasks in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position a valid driver's license is required. The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Missouri Botanical Garden may offer housing at a reduced rate for out-of-town students.

Application Process: Click on the link above or contact Lisa Francis at lisa.francis@mobot.org for more information.

Job # G120
Photography Intern     Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Intern (unpaid)
Dept/Div:  Communications

The Photography Intern at the Missouri Botanical Garden will function as a staff photographer. They will be sent on a wide variety of different types of photo assignments including events, grip-and-grins, landscape beauty shots, macros, and editorial images. They will also be trained to coordinate photo requests and archive/process digital files. Recent interns have had their photos published in the Garden’s Bulletin magazine, ads in a variety of newspapers and magazines, and on Garden posters, flyers, and other support pieces.

Qualifications:
Recent grads or students that are near completing their B.A. in Photography/Arts. Coursework completed in photography, specializing in digital cameras. Proficiency in Photoshop for Mac OSX Platform, scanning, and color correction. Video camera and basic editing skills a plus. Must have your own digital camera, cell phone, and transportation.

Internship dates: (3½ months)
Summer: May – mid-August
Fall: September – mid-December
Spring: mid-January – April
Hours: full time M – F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation:
Unpaid, but may be arranged for college credit. Includes free admission to the
Garden, its festivals and events, and its off-site family of attractions

To apply:
Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples to ellen.flesch@mobot.org.
Contact person:
Ellen Flesch
Senior Graphic Designer/Intern Coordinator
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0851.