Floriculturist Job Woodside California USA,Creative Arts/Media

Location: Woodside

Bloom Where History Grows:
Floriculturist at Filoli At Filoli, our landscapes and historic House are brought to life through living color and natural beauty. The Floriculturist holds a unique, dynamic position at the intersection of horticulture, fine art, and community engagement. Reporting to the Horticulture Production Manager, you will manage our cut-flower crops from seed to vase, guide the aesthetic vision for our House Floral Program, teach hands‑on workshops, and collaborate across departments to share the beauty of our estate with every visitor.

The Role: From Seed to Arrangement This is a highly collaborative, fast‑paced, and artistic role. You will bridge crop planning and soil cultivation with high‑level floral design, public teaching, and cross‑departmental coordination. The Details

Location:

Gorgeous Filoli Historic House & Garden

Position Type:
Full‑time, Non‑Exempt, Hourly, Benefit Eligible

Schedule:

Typically 5 consecutive days per week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, includes weekends and occasional evening shifts to align with seasonal events, workshops and property needs.

Hourly Range: $41.78 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Cut-Flower Crop Planning & Cultivation:
Build and manage an annual floriculture crop plan using database tools. Forecast, grow, propagate, and harvest cut flowers, perennials, and woody foliage in garden beds to sustain Filoli's property‑wide floral needs.
House Floral Program & Mentorship:
Collaborate with the Decorative Arts Curator and Horticulture leadership to set the creative vision for arrangements inside the historic House. Schedule, onboard, and train staff arrangers, ensuring high design standards and fresh displays.
Learning Workshops & Guest Engagement:
Lead engaging, 2‑hour floral design workshops for up to 50 participants. Order materials, budget effectively, incorporate estate‑grown flora, and serve as an enthusiastic public presenter and demonstrator.
Property-Wide Floral Styling:
Design live floral decor for internal donor events, seasonal celebrations ( Pride, Nightfall, Holidays, Teas ), and retail displays. Harvest and process stems for fresh flower sales in our gift shop.
Cross-Departmental

Collaboration:

Partner daily with Retail, Learning & Engagement, Events, and House Curatorial teams to ensure seamless event execution and vibrant visitor experiences.

Success Profile:

Who You Are
You are a creative problem solver, an organized planner, and an engaging communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, team-centered environment.

The Background:
High School Diploma or GED required (a Floral Design Certificate is strongly desired).
The

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in cut-flower crop planning, horticultural cultivation, floral design/arrangements, and teaching public workshops.
The Technical Toolkit:
Strong computer skills (Google Workspace, MS Office) with experience creating and managing databases. Knowledge of microclimate‑appropriate cut flowers and current design trends is essential.
The Mindset:
An authentic, values‑driven team player committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workspace (DEAI) and delivering exceptional customer service. A valid Driver’s License is required.

Physical & Outdoor Reality Check This role is physically active! You will work both outdoors in garden beds and indoors across our historic estate. You must be comfortable walking across uneven terrain, climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Join Our Team

Filoli offers a supportive, values‑driven culture where creativity, continuous learning, and teamwork are celebrated daily.