Boyce Thompson Arboretum Jobs:
Horticultural Specialist - One Part-Time Position Open
Want to work at the Arboretum?
We Need a Part-time Horticultural Specialist -- details are below
Arboretum visitors and annual members return home
rejuvenated and inspired after a visit to the Arboretum... have you considered
working here? Jobs at the Arboretum offer a chance to put your energy, creativity
and love for this sublime property to work on its behalf! Most BTA employees
work for the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Directions for Applicants
Go to www.uacareertrack.com
and then search for jobs via the SEARCH POSTINGS link at left; after that
choose the dropdown menu for DEPARTMENT and select "Arboretum Affairs."
Updated August 31, 2009
Horticultural
Specialist
Job Number 43433
Rate of Pay $27,389 - $33,107 annually
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Part Time
Job site is Boyce Thompson Arboretum, located in Superior, AZ. This
position is responsible for maintaining and evaluating a large collection
of trees and shrubs at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This position is also
responsible for assisting in the development of collections. This is a part-time
position with benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life
insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction
for employee and qualified family members; retirement; and more.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* ResResponsible for the care and curation
of trees and shrubs in the Australian Exhibit, Southwest Trees Exhibit, Picnic
Grounds, Palm Grove and Canyon Area. Assists with other trees on the grounds
as requested.
* DuDuties include pruning, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease control,
safety evaluations, and the detailed record keeping of collection plants using
BG Data Base and BG Map.
* Conducts tours and participates in special events.
* Presents lectures and demonstrations at the Arboretum an offsite at community
meetings, seminars, etc.
* Writes articles as requested.
* Answers phones and email queries, and visitor questions.
* Provides work direction and training to other personnel and volunteers in
the care and maintenance of the Arboretum's plants and grounds.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field
AND one year of horticultural experience; OR, five years of horticulture experience;
OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
* Knowledge of the principles of horticulture and arboriculture.
* Extensive knowledge of the care, maintenance and pruning of large trees.
* Certified Arborist.
* Certified Tree Worker.
* Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to work outside in the heat of the summer.
For specific information about these jobs please contact Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Business Manager Bruce Klewer
via email or by phone at 520.689.2723
_______________
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Mission Statement
"The Mission of Boyce Thompson Arboretum is to instill
in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational,
recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land
plants."
- Col. William Boyce Thompson.
About Us
Business Office Phone: 520.689.2723
Recorded information (hours, directions, events, etc): 520.689.2811
Email: Business
Manager Bruce Klewer
Fax: 520.689.5858
Or write to:
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 U.S. Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
U.S.A.
The arboretum is located near milepost #223 on US Highway 60, a one-hour
drive due east of Phoenix or about 90 minutes from Tucson via highways 79
and 60.
Return to the main Boyce Thompson Arboretum
website
