[PCA] JOB: Collections Manager Agavaceae, Aloaceae and Non-Cactus Succulents (Phoenix, AZ)

[Kwong, Olivia]

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
1201 N. Galvin Parkway | Phoenix, AZ 85008
http://www.dbg.org/
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Collections Manager Agavaceae, Aloaceae and Non-Cactus Succulents
DEPARTMENT: Horticulture
REPORTS TO: Director of Horticulture
STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt
GRADE: 11

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Desert Botanical Garden’s agave collection is recognized by the
American Public Gardens Association as part of the National Plant
Collection under the auspices of the North American Plant Collections
Consortium.  As such, it is the single most important collection of agave
plants held by any Garden in the nation.  The Agavaceae  and Aloaceae
Collections Manager is responsible for the stewardship of this collection,
including both research and display plants, in collaboration with other
staff members of the Horticulture and Research Departments.  In addition,
the Agavaceae and Aloaceae Collections Manager serves as the resident
expert and active partner in supporting education, exhibition and
event/member services in all matters related to these collections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

   - Know of all major agave and aloe collections held by public gardens
   throughout the world, and actively communicate with colleagues at other
   agave and aloe -collecting institutions.
   - Participate in the formulation and periodic revision of the Garden’s
   comprehensive collection plan—especially as related to the agave and aloe
   family—for both scientific and display purposes.
   - Optimize the holdings in the agave and aloe collection, as called for
   by the comprehensive collections plan, including regular accessions,
   de-accessions, and loans.
   - Write best practice standards for the horticultural care of the
   Garden’s agave and aloe collection; actively implement those standards, or
   collaborate with other members of the horticulture department who are
   directly responsible for their implementation.
   - Provide in a timely manner to the Garden’s Plant Recorder all relevant
   information about the agave and aloe collection as deemed necessary for
   research and horticultural purposes.
   - Participate in the planning and design of Garden exhibits that include
   agave and aloe specimens.
   - Prepare and present a formal “State of the Agave and Aloe Collection”
   report to the Board’s Research, Collections and Horticulture Committee once
   each year.
   - Participate in CACSS and other professional and hobbyist desert plant
   groups, and write frequent articles about the Garden’s agave and aloe
   collection for horticulture professionals and hobbyists.
   - Develop and teach classes in the Desert Landscaper School and other
   Garden programs, as assigned by the Director of Horticulture.
   - Provide regular tours of the agave and aloe collection for visitors
   and members, and actively solicit speaking engagements at conferences and
   workshops regarding the Garden’s agave and aloe collection.
   - Assist with other functions of the department and the Garden, such as
   the semi-annual Plant Sale and Las Noches de las Luminarias, as assigned by
   the Director of Horticulture.
   - Train and supervise Hort-aide Volunteers involved in the care of the
   agave and aloe collection.
   - Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Horticulture.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

   1. Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture, botany or related field
   2. Minimum of five years of experience in the study or care of agave and
   aloes
   3. Excellent communication skills
   4. Excellent teaching skills
   5. Ability to lift 60 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions

Reasonable accommodation may be made, where necessary, to allow a qualified
individual to perform essential job functions.

To apply: Please send a resume and letters of recommendation to:
kzelov at dbg.org, or mail to: Desert Botanical Garden (attn: Kenny Zelov),
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Posting date: 7/24/13
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