[PCA] JOB: Limahuli Garden & Preserve Director (HI)

[Plant Conservation]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden
Director of Limahuli Garden & Preserve

The National Tropical Botanical Garden, under its Congressional charter,
administers gardens of extraordinary beauty and historical significance,
advancing scientific research, public education, and plant conservation.
This work is carried out at five gardens and three preserves in Hawaii
and Florida. The NTBG is seeking a Director to manage all aspects of
operations at Limahuli Garden and Preserve. This 1,000 acre property,
located in the northshore community of Ha'ena, Kauai, contains
significant Hawaiian cultural and archaeological sites. The preserve
encompasses three ecological zones with natural populations of rare and
endangered plant species and is the centerpiece of restoration ecology
programs. A hallmark of this award-winning garden has been developing
scientific collections of Hawaiian ethnobotanical and native plants in
the context of an Hawaiian ahupua'a system.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Horticulture,
Botany, Ethnobotany, or Botanical Garden Management. A minimum of five
years practical experience in horticulture, botany or management of a
botanical garden is preferred. Knowledge of tropical plants, especially
Hawaiian species, and restoration ecology practices, is an asset.
Experience working with Hawaiian cultural practitioners, and a
familiarity with the Hawaiian language and ahupua'a concept is
preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, managerial
experience, computer competence, and successful grant writing are
required. Must be able to work collaboratively with a multicultural
staff, community, cultural experts, and a multidisciplinary team of
scientists, educators, and conservationists.



Send résumé, cover letter and three reference letters by January 7, 2005
to:

National Tropical Botanical Garden
Attn: Limahuli Garden & Preserve Director Search Committee
3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, Hawaii  96741

NTBG is an affirmative-action equal-opportunity employer.