apologies for cross-posting. Please pass along word of this opportunity to any who might be interest

[Jennie Williamson]

apologies for cross-posting. Please pass along word of this opportunity to =
any who might be interested.  There are alsosummer internships and =
full-time horticulture positions available.  JW

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, South Carolina

Horticulturist Position Open=20
PART-TIME

Job Description:        Gardening in Riverbanks Walled Garden includes, =
planting, pruning, fertilization and collections care.  Gardening also =
includes notes, evaluation and working with Plant Records to insure =
accurate documentation.    As a part of the Garden team, plan seasonal and =
permanent plantings, present garden tours and train master gardeners.  =
Collect herbarium specimens and information for documenting collection =
plants in University of South Carolina Herbarium.  Occasional work with =
Riverbanks Zoo horticulture staff.

This is an entry-level position but an excellent opportunity for growth in =
public horticulture.  Our team views ongoing training and exposure to =
diverse gardens as a critical part of developing our Garden.

About Riverbanks: Riverbanks Botanical Garden is five years old.  It has =
grown into a refined garden encompassing beauty and public appeal as well =
as an extensive collection of herbaceous perennial plants.  We focus on =
herbaceous plants from climates similar to our USDA Zone 8.  After =
evaluation for usefulness and beauty, we distribute plants through local =
nurseries and promote them to the public.  Horticulture Team consists of =
15 people, most with degrees in horticulture.  Located across the Saluda =
River, the 25 year old  Zoo is internationally recognized for design, =
breeding and innovative visitor services.

Zoo and Garden are in initial phases of an 15 million dollar update, =
including a 3 million-dollar Garden Entrance project, which will be =
planned and planted by staff. =20

Requirements: Prefer BS in horticulture or related field.  Experience may =
include internships or cooperative education.  Demonstrated interest in =
public botanical gardens. Complete requirements & job description =
available. 29 HOURS PER WEEK -flexible within Monday thru Friday 7:30am - =
4:00pm

Compensation:  $ 7.84  per hour.  Flexible health, life and disability =
benefits, South Carolina state retirement program, 401k options, learning =
opportunities and time with a fun bunch of plant lovers.

Call Jenks Farmer, Curator of Botanical Gardens, 803-779-8717 ext. 1220 or =
jfarmer at riverbanks.org for more details.  Or call Human Resources at =
803-779-8717 ext. 1118.