About the Position The Horticulturist has primary responsibility for the care and maintenance of inspiring planting displays in their assigned area. This includes performing skilled horticultural work in outdoor gardens, containers, and supporting seasonal displays. The Horticulturist works under the direction of senior horticulture staff and collaborates with team members, interns, and volunteers to maintain Mt. Cuba Center's gardens to the highest horticultural standards.
About the Role:
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Salary commensurate with experience with a starting range of $20.00 - $23.00 per hour. Non-Exempt, full-time position, fully on-site. Generally, regular hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with occasional evenings, weekends and early mornings depending on events. Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. Benefits include medical and 100% employer-paid dental & vision insurance, 401(k) with up to 8% employer contribution, 4 weeks PTO per year to start, free garden admission, and professional development opportunities. Application and Hiring Process To apply, please submit: Resume Responses to our application questions Interview Process: Application Review Preferred Candidate Screening Questionnaire Video screen with HR Virtual Interview Final In-Person Interview with an On-Site Garden Tour Timing: Application review begins September 28th on a rolling basis, with the posting closing at/or around October 5th. We recommend that interested applicants submit their applications prior to that date. Mt. Cuba is targeting a start date for the final candidate in early December 2026. All candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed.
