VISTA Careers – Longwood Gardens

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Image via J. Fusco, Visit Philadelphia.

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.

Associate Director, Land Stewardship and Ecology

This position provides leadership of restoration, ecological research, wildlife management, invasive plant management, maintenance, and aesthetics of the natural lands; supports the plant conversation program; and leads a team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s or Ph.D. in horticulture, environmental science, or a related discipline; five years of experience in natural land management, including three years of leadership experience; and an understanding of science-based, ecologically-minded land management.

Click here to read more about the Associate Director position at Longwood Gardens.

Maintenance Planning Assistant

This position assists with procedures necessary to ensure well-maintained buildings and programs; provides timely responses to routine and urgent work orders; and dispatches trades to address the concerns and needs of guests, environmental health and safety, and quality programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline; five years of relevant experience, including experience communicating with trades; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Click here to read more about the Maintenance Planning Assistant position at Longwood Gardens.

Electrician

This position performs installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of electrical systems; performs checks to diagnose problems and performs necessary repairs; and ensures that a broad range of building materials function as designed with integrated components that may be historic.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent; will have successfully completed an apprenticeship or four years of demonstrated field experience; and have knowledge of NEC, HFPA 70E, and OSHA 1910S safety standards.

Click here to read more about the Electrician position at Longwood Gardens.

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