Assistant Curator of Plants and Education

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District seeks individuals to assist at Conservation Garden Park with plant curation and conservation education. Great opportunity for those interested in horticulture, landscaping, and environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Horticulturist in maintaining the plant collection and database (descriptions, inventory, tags, photos)
• Provide educational program development for youth and adults: tours, curriculum, etc.
• Support the Digital Content Coordinator in creating educational content for social media
• Assist the Outreach Coordinator with educational programming for garden events

This position can be used as an internship based upon college/university approval.

Requirements

• Two years of college-level classes in horticulture, environmental science, education, or an equivalent degree preferred
• General knowledge of horticulture, botanical nomenclature, and plant curation
• Comfortable interacting with the public; organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn
• Understanding the basics of photography and videography is preferred

Pay

$17-20 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time positions (up to 32 hours/week) from August through October
• Employment start and end dates are flexible based on the candidate's availability
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, Saturdays, and some holidays

Applicants selected for employment may be subject to a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. The background check may include criminal history, education and employment verification, and credit history. The drug screening may test for illegal drugs and controlled substances.