Horticulturist, Green Burial Areas - Laurel Hill
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Country
United States of America -
Region
North America -
Working hours
Full-time -
Contract type
Permanent
Laurel Hill, a 265-acre historic cemetery and arboretum spanning both sides of the Schuylkill River (referred to below as Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West), has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Horticulturist. Reporting to the Arboretum Director, the Horticulturist will be responsible for providing active oversight of all Green Burial garden areas and landscape features at Laurel Hill. This position will be responsible for maintaining these areas to a high standard of horticulture and assisting with the improvement, preservation and curation of the Living Collection. This position will also be responsible for periodically overseeing staff and/or volunteers on work in green burial areas and assisting with horticultural programming and outreach. This is a full-time position with a commitment of forty hours per week plus occasional weekend and overtime hours as requested and approved by a supervisor.
Deadline: 30 August 2026
Location: Philadelphia & Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: US$27 / hr
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