Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the U.S. and draws record numbers of visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in the Brandywine Creek Valley.
Horticulture Contract Manager
This position provides comprehensive contract management and oversight of contractors working across the department, and guides a diverse range of contractors supporting Longwood’s horticulture operations.
The ideal candidate will possess formal training in horticulture, landscape contract management, or a related field; a minimum of five years of experience in horticulture, including three years of contract management; and strong experience in contract management and landscape contractor oversight.
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Research Specialist
This position manages the Longwood Research Nursery and Plant evaluation program by implementing, analyzing, and disseminating meaningful research projects related to plant culture, breeding, and conservation; and curates at least one Longwood Core Collection.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s or graduate degree in horticulture, botany, or a related discipline; a minimum of two years of nursery, greenhouse, or plant evaluation, and trials experience; and excellent management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
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Membership Associate
This position manages the member database; communicates regularly with garden members; oversees the fulfillment process; and performs other administrative functions such as managing the member volunteer team and writing and reviewing member communications.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree with one to three years of experience in the membership/development/fundraising field; experience working with CRM software such as Raiser’s Edge; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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