The North Carolina Arboretum
The Horticulture Assistant, Formal Gardens role at the North Carolina Arboretum involves hands-on maintenance of highly visible formal garden spaces, including planting, watering, pruning, and equipment operation. This temporary position offers an opportunity to build practical horticulture skills while working outdoors alongside an experienced team. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a dynamic garden environment.
The North Carolina Arboretum is a public garden and educational institution nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, NC, offering acres of cultivated gardens, hiking and biking trails, and seasonal events. It provides youth, school, and adult education programs in horticulture, conservation science, and nature arts, as well as citizen science initiatives like ecoExplore. The Arboretum also hosts special events such as Winter Lights and Arbor Evenings, and welcomes visitors for weddings, group tours, and outdoor recreation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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