Massachusetts Green Jobs

NORTHAMPTON SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Serve as a high profile, public member of the Botanic Garden\'s leadership team. Supervise the outdoor horticulture team of gardeners and arborists. Ensure that curation of the plant collections in the Smith College landscape (gardens and arboretum) are rooted in the appropriate policies, priorities and frameworks. Actively support the botanic garden-wide efforts to foster environmental and social justice through teaching and learning about plants, people and place, paying particular attention to meeting the unique needs of students who are historically underrepresented in public horticulture and higher education. Communicate with campus leaders regarding impacts, improvements, and repairs that affect the gardens and arboretum. Manage the physical infrastructure needed for landscape care. Grow and prepare plant material for academic use, research, educational programing, and events. Coordinate activities of supporting gardeners, interns, work study students, and volunteers in order to maintain a safe, diverse, impactful landscape. Advance botanic garden\'s conservation collections building and restorative justice initiatives. Facilitate researcher and educator access to collection materials, associated information, and relevant expertise. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College\'s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses) Bachelor\'s Degree in botany, arboriculture, horticulture, or a related field with three years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years experience working in public horticulture. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in horticultural work. Must obtain an arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture within 12 months of hire. Must obtain the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification at first opportunity once eligible. Massachusetts Pesticide Private Certification or equivalent required within 12 months from hire date. Physical ability (strength and coordination) to perform all tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds, moving heavier material with assistance, knowledge of and capacity to perform aerial tree work, including an aerial rescue in accordance with ANSI Z133 Standard within 12 months of hire. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Master\'s degree preferred. At least one year mentoring students with diverse identities and lived experiences. Skills Demonstrated record of effective communication and team building acumen. Capacity to effectively mentor and engage with a diverse community of students, partners, and stakeholders in order to promote an equitable and inclusive climate for working and learning. Capacity to see and meet the unique needs of individuals who are under-represented in the field of public horticulture and in higher education. Demonstrated ability to communicate the core values and mission of the Botanic Garden to diverse audiences. Expertise in arboriculture plant taxonomy, identification, biogeography, diversity, and cultivation. Knowledge of plant pests, growth requirements, pruning, repotting, and propagation. Ability to maintain and use relevant tools and equipment. Ability to prioritize work in accordance with assigned duties and responsibilities. Ability to perform aerial tree work and an aerial rescue of an incapacitated climber.