Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Careers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

  • GARDENS MANAGER

    The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has an opening for a hands-on manager to oversee all horticultural aspects of the outdoor gardens. Comprehensive plant, IPM, landscaping and irrigation knowledge is required, along with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff and volunteers.

    A Bachelors degree in horticultural management or related field, and minimum four years experience managing tropical plants in a landscape setting is required. Equivalent combination may be considered. Must have a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License or be able to obtain within six months of hire.

    EOE, Drug FreeWorkplace. Please no calls or visits.

    Resumes should be sent to careers@selby.org

  • GARDENS HORTICULTURIST

    The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens seeks a skilled horticulturist to manage all aspects of horticultural care for a portion of our 14.5 acre bayside gardens. The applicant must be physically fit and familiar with a wide variety of tropical plants, landscape design, IPM, proper chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation systems, and landscape equipment.  Must be able to effectively supervise volunteers, and may occasionally be required to present lectures or write articles for publication. Minimum requirements: horticultural associate degree or certificate and/or significant experience in the management of tropical landscape plants, and a Florida Pesticide Applicator License. EOA and Drug-Free. Send cover letter and resume to careers@selby.org.

  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team.  This position reports directly to the President/CEO and is responsible for providing administrative support to the CEO in the execution of highly confidential, complex and sensitive matters. The ideal Executive Assistant candidate will be resourceful, highly collaborative, possess strong written and verbal communication, is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. Please no calls or in-person visits. Resumes should be sent to careers@selby.org