Head of Gardens and Horticulture - New York, United States - The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection
The Frick Collection
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New York, United States

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Full-time Exempt

The salary range is $85,000 - $90,000 annually, based on skills and experience.


Application deadline:

May 10
The Frick requires all employees be fully vaccinated and to have received booster vaccines against COVID 19.


Background


Opened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is a world-renowned art museum consisting of more than 1,800 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick.

It is considered one of the world's most perfect museums, and the residence is one of New York City's few remaining Gilded Age mansions.

The Frick welcomes nearly 200,000 visitors a year to its tranquil mansion on the Upper East Side, encouraging visitors to closely observe, reflect, and engage with its esteemed collection.

The Frick Art Reference Library, founded by Mr.

Frick's daughter, Helen Clay Frick, in 1920, is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world's most complete resources for the study of Western art.


Our entire staff ensures that the resources of The Frick Collection are made accessible and inviting to "all persons whomsoever," in accordance with the wishes of the museum's founder.


Since summer 2020, The Frick has been in a temporary home—Frick Madison—at 75th Street and Madison Avenue (the former Whitney Museum of American Art), while renovations are underway at the mansion on 70th Street.

Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries, education spaces we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces.

Frick Madison is now closed to the public as we prepare our move back to 1 East 70th Street.

It is imperative that we continue rehabilitation and maintenance of the gardens at 1 East 70th Street as we prepare to welcome the public back to the museum and grounds in the coming months.


At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance.

The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world's finest works of art.


Position Summary
The Head of Gardens and Horticulture is responsible for maintenance of lawns, all potted plants, garden beds, and trees. They may be called upon to provide arranged flowers or plants in galleries, offices and for Special Events.


Employment Status and Compensation
This is a full-time exempt role.


The institution hosts events and special programs on evenings and weekends, the Head of Gardens and Horticulture is often relied upon to support and participate in these.

Additionally, vendors/contractors for large scale garden maintenance projects may be scheduled outside of the regular business day. The Head of Gardens and Horticulture provides in-person management and oversight of these activities. Generally, there is no remote work option for this role aside from on a very occasional basis.


Requirements:


  • The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. However, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying._
  • 24 years of handson horticultural and landscape design experience with indepth knowledge of plant culture, maintenance, and identification in a botanical garden, museum, public garden, or similar institution.
  • Horticultural or landscape design certification from a recognized horticultural institution or higher education program.
  • Intuitive understanding of urban horticulture and the challenges that come with it.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Excellent public speaking skills or willingness to develop same.
  • Budgeting and fundraising experience.
  • Experience managing planting and care of flowering annuals, perennials, broadleaf evergreens, ornamental trees.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels with courtesy and professionalism.
  • Computer literacy, excellent written communication skills including development and execution of technical needs and instructions as related to garden and plant maintenance.
  • Established relationship/knowledge of horticultural and gardens services and suppliers.
  • Interest and experience in garden/horticulture programming in museums or other cultural institutions. Strong interest in developing same for a variety of audiences.
  • Teamplayer, willing to physically and intellectually collaborate on all tasks required for maintaining
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