Job ID359360 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilyMuseums Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9323MO Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job Working Title: Director of Horticulture and Collections Supervisor: Executive Director Job Code: 9323MO Starting Salary Range (minimum to maximum): $136,000 - $165,000/annually, depending on education/ experience and internal equity OVERVIEW The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in partnership with the Department of Horticultural Sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, is one of the nation's premiere university-based public gardens. The Arboretum's extensive landscapes across its 1,200 acres, includes 49 display and specialty gardens, 44 plant collections representing 6,100 taxa of plants including the nationally accredited pine and ornamental grass collections, and native and restored woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands. The Arboretum is home to the Department of Horticultural Sciences' thriving research programs in fruit and woody landscape plant breeding, responsible for over 150 plant introductions since 1908 including the Honeycrisp Apple and the 'Lights' series of azaleas. To meet the needs of remarkable growth in recent decades, the Arboretum seeks applications for a newly created Director of Horticulture and Collections. Reporting to the Arboretum's Executive Director and working as part of the Arboretum's Leadership Team, the Director of Horticulture and Collections will provide visionary and strategic leadership in all aspects of landscape operations, collections, curation and care, greenhouse, nursery, and orchard management, and stewardship of the Arboretum's extensive natural resources. The position collaborates and forges new partnerships with stakeholders across the University of Minnesota, including but not limited to the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, the Department of Horticultural Sciences, and Extension to advocate for gardens, plant collections, and resources in support of the mission of the Arboretum. In execution of these responsibilities the Director of Horticulture and Collections leads a team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, ensures appropriate personnel training, development, and performance feedback. The position fosters a workplace environment where all staff are committed to principles and practices of respect, diversity, inclusivity, continuous improvement, excellent customer service, and teamwork. The successful candidate is expected to play a leadership role on Arboretum-wide committees and interact and present regularly to the Arboretum's Board of Trustees, government agencies, and other community and stakeholder groups. As the Arboretum launches its next Strategic Planning process and review of its site master plan, the Director of Horticulture and Collections will work with fellow Directors and staff to envision, create, and advance the future of the Arboretum and horticultural excellence for the institution. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collections, Greenhouse, and Landscape Operations (50%) - Organize and manage the overall development, stewardship, and enhancement of the 1,200-acre landscape including display gardens, living plant collections, research fields, educational support areas, and natural resources providing vision, setting goals, and prioritization resulting in horticulture excellence in alignment with other world-class botanical gardens and arboreta. - Oversee full scope of greenhouse and nursery operations and systems supporting plant propagation and production for collections and gardens, research, and education programming. - Direct living collections curation including policy, procedure, and advisory group development, plant acquisition, documentation, inventories, plant labels and mapping activities. - Participate in plant exploration planning and execution with domestic and international part ers. - In coordination with the Director of Research, oversee management of 230 acres of research fields and greenhouse facilities. - In coordination with the Director of Education, oversee management of food demonstration areas and learning greenhouse; co-create planning of new or redesign of existing gardens to align with diverse communities' interests and emerging landscape trends such as landscapes for clean water, climate adaptation, and foodscaping. - Administer holistic approach to plant health care, involving development and execution of integrated pest management, soils health, and arboriculture and tree risk assessment programs. - Oversee landscape infrastructure condition assessments, maintenance, and improvements, including hardscape features, benches, gates, walls, paths, irrigation, and drainage systems to establish priority for repair, replacement, or renewal. - Regularly inspect public grounds and maintenance areas and facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards for maintenance and safety. - Ensure procedures and policies meet environmental health and safety standards across all aspects of horticulture and landscape operations, working closely with related University units. - Manage the institution's vehicle fleet including maintenance equipment, staff vehicles, and public transportation vans and shuttles. - Coordinate 7-day a week operation including general maintenance, event support, and emergency and weather response including snow management operations. Administration and Project Management (30%) - Responsible for full scope of staffing and personnel management for the horticulture and collections department, consisting of organizational structure development, hiring, employee reviews, goal setting and performance planning, and union labor contracts. - Foster a work culture that values significant volunteer engagement to increase capacity of staff to maintain and improve garden and managed landscape areas - Prepare, manage, and oversee resources and budgets for all functions of the horticulture and collections department. - In coordination with the Director of Facilities and Project Management, serve as project lead for operational and capital landscape improvements including directing planning and assisting in fundraising efforts. - Meet regularly with Arboretum department representatives to ensure a high level of interdepartmental collaboration and support for cross-functional activities including visitor services, education, research and institutional advancement. - Advise and support the Arboretum Executive Director in institutional planning and decision-making; support, advise, collaborate with fellow department Directors; serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team - Assist in engaging and supporting the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees in strategic activities and prepare and deliver regular reports to members. - Work collaboratively with other units to provide broad types of analysis and internal oversight across the operations. - Other duties across the organization as assigned. Advocacy and Outreach (20%) - Represent the Arboretum to public and... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.