Assistant Curator of Plants and Education (Seasonal​/Temporary

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District seeks individuals to assist at Conservation Garden Park with plant curation and conservation education.

Job Summary:

Great opportunity for those interested in horticulture, landscaping, and environmental science.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Senior Horticulturist in maintaining the plant collection and database (descriptions, inventory, tags, photos)
• Providing educational program development for youth and adults: tours, curriculum, etc.
• Supporting the Digital Content Coordinator in creating educational content for social media
• Assisting the Outreach Coordinator with educational programing for garden events

Internship: Job can be used as an internship based upon college/university approval.

Job Requirements
:
Two years of college-level classes in horticulture, environmental science, education, or an equivalent degree preferred. Must have a general knowledge of horticulture, botanical nomenclature, and plant curation. Must be comfortable interacting with the public; organized, detail-oriented, and be willing to learn. Understanding the basics of photography and videography is preferred.

Wage
: $17-20 per hour

Hours
:
Part-time positions (up to 32 hours/week) from August through October. Employment start and end dates are flexible based on the candidate's availability. Must be able to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, Saturdays, and some holidays.

Background checks and drug screening policy:
Applicants who are selected for employment may be subject to a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. The background check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education and employment verification, and credit history. The drug screening may test for illegal drugs and controlled substances.

Please note that our organization complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks and drug screening, and we will use this information only for employment-related purposes. We maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information obtained during the screening process.

If you have any questions about our background check and drug screening policies or the screening process itself, please feel free to contact us.