Job Description

Position Information

Posting Number PG195874TM
Position Number 11ASO3676
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed public garden with one of the largest and most varied collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Part of its mission is to trial and evaluate new plant material for their most beneficial economic, ecological, and aesthetic value as well as host a collection of rare and unique plant specimens. As such, the JCRA is renowned for sharing its passion and knowledge of plants with the green industry, the horticulture community, and the general public.
The JC Raulston Arboretum is seeking to replace a retiring member of the Horticulture Team. This position will work closely with the Horticulture Team and have a key focus on supporting the JCRA’s nursery operations, plant distributions, and research efforts.
This position is critical for sustaining the current nursery operations through monitoring, caring for and maintaining best practices for growing plant material in the JCRA greenhouses and nursery area. They also support plant distributions by organizing and tracking plant material designated for distributions and collections. The position also assists with the coordination, execution and data collection for the JCRA’s Color Trials and other research programs.
Responsibilities also include maintaining plant records, greenhouse and nursery conditions, and other various tasks that support the mission of the JCRA.
Ideal candidate would have experience with IPM, best practice growing conditions for greenhouses and nursery settings, irrigation systems, detail oriented with keen observation skills, comfort with scientific nomenclature and excellent plant knowledge.
Key Responsibilities of this role:

• Assist in maintaining good growing conditions in JCRA’s nursery spaces.
• Assist with propagation and growing plants for distribution in alignment with the JCRA’s mission, vision and goals
• Scout and identify pest and plant health issues
• Engage with guests in a friendly and enthusiastic way and answer questions when in the garden
• Work with volunteers as well as lead Horticulture interns and other student workers
• Assist in the overall success of the JCRA by being part of large events, member and volunteer events and other organization programs
• Ability to make basic greenhouse repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:
15-20 hours/week; Flexible schedule but will take place during business hours, Monday- Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Occasional night or weekend hours as needed.
Is Time Limited No
If Yes, Appointment Length
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What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.



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Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department JC Raulston Arboretum
System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Greenhouse/ Nursery Assistant

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift

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