Director of Horticulture
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Job Location:
Charlotte, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A major championship venue and no stranger to the spotlight Quail Hollow Club is a well-rounded private facility that offers a championship golf course multiple short game areas an expansive courtyard plus outdoor event area and other amenities for members and their guests. We are currently expanding our Horticulture team and have an opportunity as Director of Horticulture.
The Director of Horticulture reports directly to the Director of Green and Grounds and works alongside the Golf Course Superintendent and is responsible for all ornamental hardscapes landscapes trees and landscape beds throughout the property. This person ideally has a green thumb loves the game of golf and excels in team building.
As the Director of Horticulture you will have experience and be able to perform the following job-related tasks:
- Hire train and manage a staff to produce at a high level. Focusing on horticultural installation and maintenance techniques.
- Develop annual operating budget for Horticulture department and advise on capital needs.
- Ability to work with landscape architects and club leaders on new installations and renovations.
- Evaluate existing landscape presentations and make recommendations for improvement based on aesthetic and horticultural knowledge.
- Source plant material and landscape supplies for large projects as well as general landscape improvements.
- Monitor tree inventory throughout the property and develop a Best Management Plan that focuses on theories practices and principles of Horticulture Entomology and Agriculture.
- Monitor clubhouse grounds and landscape beds throughout for overall plant health and watering requirements.
- Develop IPM programs and be responsible for applications of pesticides and fertility treatments for trees ornamentals and flowers.
- Develop pruning plan that enhances the health and aesthetics of the landscape throughout the property.
- Purchase and maintain nursery stock.
- Maintain accurate records of horticultural fertilizer and pesticides applications and plant material.
- Provide safety training for the staff and ensure that the safety requirements are met.
Special Requirements
- Provide safety training for the staff and ensure that the safety requirements are met.
- Able to understand and appreciate excellence in garden design and plant care specific to landscape plants in Southeast.
- Communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization while also exercising good judgement and effective decision making based on accurate and timely analysis.
- Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule with the ability to work evenings weekends and holidays as required.
- Lift and carry up to 50lbs move for long periods of time and operate machinery as the job requires.
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background check.
Job Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-and Long-Term Disability (paid by employer)
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Uniforms
- Meals
Exempt position
Full-time
Please direct cover letter and resume to Keith Wood at
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
