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Floriculturist

Filoli Center

Job Location:

Woodside, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 41 - 41

Posted: 16 October 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bloom Where History Grows: Floriculturist at Filoli

At Filoli our landscapes and historic House are brought to life through living color and natural beauty. The Floriculturist holds a unique dynamic position at the intersection of horticulture fine art and community engagement. Reporting to the Horticulture Production Manager you will manage our cut-flower crops from seed to vase guide the aesthetic vision for our House Floral Program teach hands-on workshops and collaborate across departments to share the beauty of our estate with every visitor.

The Role: From Seed to Arrangement

This is a highly collaborative fast-paced and artistic role. You will bridge crop planning and soil cultivation with high-level floral design public teaching and cross-departmental coordination.

The Details

Location: Gorgeous Filoli Historic House & Garden

Position Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Hourly Benefit Eligible

Schedule: Typically 5 consecutive days per week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm includes weekends and occasional evening shifts to align with seasonal events workshops and property needs.

Hourly Range: $41.78 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Cut-Flower Crop Planning & Cultivation:Build and manage an annual floriculture crop plan using database tools. Forecast grow propagate and harvest cut flowers perennials and woody foliage in garden beds to sustain Filolis property-wide floral needs.
House Floral Program & Mentorship:Collaborate with the Decorative Arts Curator and Horticulture leadership to set the creative vision for arrangements inside the historic House. Schedule onboard and train staff arrangers ensuring high design standards and fresh displays.
Learning Workshops & Guest Engagement:Lead engaging 2-hour floral design workshops for up to 50 participants. Order materials budget effectively incorporate estate-grown flora and serve as an enthusiastic public presenter and demonstrator.
Property-Wide Floral Styling:Design live floral decor for internal donor events seasonal celebrations (Pride Nightfall Holidays Teas) and retail displays. Harvest and process stems for fresh flower sales in our gift shop.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:Partner daily with Retail Learning & Engagement Events and House Curatorial teams to ensure seamless event execution and vibrant visitor experiences.

Success Profile: Who You Are

You are a creative problem solver an organized planner and an engaging communicator who thrives in a fast-paced team-centered environment.

The Background:High School Diploma or GED required (a Floral Design Certificate is strongly desired).
The Experience:Demonstrated experience in cut-flower crop planning horticultural cultivation floral design/arrangements and teaching public workshops.
The Technical Toolkit:Strong computer skills (Google Workspace MS Office) with experience creating and managing databases. Knowledge of microclimate-appropriate cut flowers and current design trends is essential.
The Mindset:An authentic values-driven team player committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workspace (DEAI) and delivering exceptional customer service. A valid Drivers License is required.

Physical & Outdoor Reality Check:This role is physically active! You will work both outdoors in garden beds and indoors across our historic estate. You must be comfortable walking across uneven terrain climbing stairs standing for extended periods and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Join Our Team

Filoli offers a supportive values-driven culture where creativity continuous learning and teamwork are celebrated daily. If you are eager to combine horticultural science with floral artistry in a historic setting we would love to see your application!

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