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Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park
Position: Director of Horticulture
Reports to: Executive Director, Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park:
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the former home of Colonel Robert McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. He left this 500 acre estate as a gift for community. Cantigny Park today consists of spectacular gardens, a championship golf course, fascinating museums, restaurants, nature trails, educational and recreational programs and much more. Explore Cantigny at www.cantigny.org.
Cantigny Gardens:
Created by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp, the twenty-nine acres of formal gardens at Cantigny are a horticultural masterpiece. Cantigny possesses one of the largest display gardens in the Midwest with more than 160,000 annuals, perennials, ground covers and flowering shrubs and trees. Cantigny’s gardens are a source of education, recreation and inspiration to thousands of visitors annually.
Principal Function:
The Director of Horticulture is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong combination of horticultural expertise and administrative capabilities. The successful candidate shall serve as the chief horticulturist and will perform a critical role throughout the park, planning and implementing horticultural goals and objectives and directly supervising permanent and seasonal staff members, all in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Executive Director charged with strategic planning and daily oversight of all park operations and maintenance. The Director of Horticulture will also oversee the design and maintenance of the flower beds and tree care on the golf course. The Director must be able to work independently, be detail oriented, and be an effective communicator.
Responsibilities:
• The Director of Horticulture will have overall responsibility for all horticultural assets within Cantigny and must develop and maintain systems for preventive maintenance and appropriate intervention when necessary. Develop and maintain a comprehensive plant health care program for the park's varied landscapes and materials [urban tree canopy, specimen trees, understory material (formal, informal, and naturalized/ecological plantings), perennials, annuals, bulbs, groundcovers, turf, etc.]. Design and maintain an integrated plant/pest management (IPM) program to scout for pests and/or diseases, and plan and implement solutions as necessary. Forecast, develop and implement annual goals in accordance with budgets and Foundation policies. Create, implement and maintain standard operating procedures that will ensure horticultural assets are maintained at the highest standards.
• Many of Cantigny Park's lawns are heavily used and require a proactive maintenance program. The Director must have a strong working knowledge of turf grass management, soil composition, nutrient analysis, irrigation and maintenance processes/cycles.
• The Director will oversee all greenhouse operations and planting design including selection, sourcing, procurement and installation.
• The Foundation seeks a Director who can inspire and lead internal staff and volunteers by example while also excelling at the administrative aspects of supervision. These include: training; scheduling; issuing, prioritizing and ensuring completion of assignments; recommending the need for and hiring new staff, approving timesheets; conducting performance reviews; overseeing safe work practices; preparing reports as necessary; implementing internal policies and practices; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Director is expected to maintain a positive proactive work ethic and exhibit professionalism at all times and to ensure staff does the same.
• The Foundation places the highest value on the safety of our staff, contractors, volunteers and the general public. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that staff members are properly trained to operate equipment and perform potentially dangerous tasks safely and for complying with requirements for use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to safely operate tools, vehicles, and specialized equipment.
• Forecast horticultural demands and make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding cost effectiveness and factors related to performing certain functions internally vs. externally. Where necessary, create and manage bid packages for all outsourced work in consultation with the Executive Director in line with Foundation policies and guidelines. Oversee and manage all outsourced horticultural contracts according to Foundation requirements. Maintain an effective inventory system. Instill in staff a respect and responsibility for tools, vehicles, safety equipment and other Foundation property.
• Create, implement, maintain and coordinate a horticultural volunteer program in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication and be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, other staff and the general public.
• Must be willing and able to perform duties of other divisions/positions as directed or required commensurate with need and incumbent's level of skill and be available for "stand-by" work on a predetermined basis or emergency response. During the winter, required duties include snow and ice removal and other more general maintenance functions. Shall determine need, specify and purchase horticultural equipment and goods, be accountable for same, and coordinate any special maintenance needs for such equipment with the proper staff.
Requirements:
Must have a four year degree from an accredited institution with a focus in Horticulture, Plant Science, Turf Management, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, other related field. Must have 8 - 10 years experience of which at least 5 years should be as a supervisor dealing with personnel, resource and contract management. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and Power Point.
Submission Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Human Resources at: MFResumes@McCormickFoundation.Org.
Postal Mail:
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60189
Attn: Human Resources Department
___________________________________________________
Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park
Position: Director of Horticulture
Reports to: Executive Director, Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park:
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the former home of Colonel Robert McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. He left this 500 acre estate as a gift for community. Cantigny Park today consists of spectacular gardens, a championship golf course, fascinating museums, restaurants, nature trails, educational and recreational programs and much more. Explore Cantigny at www.cantigny.org.
Cantigny Gardens:
Created by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp, the twenty-nine acres of formal gardens at Cantigny are a horticultural masterpiece. Cantigny possesses one of the largest display gardens in the Midwest with more than 160,000 annuals, perennials, ground covers and flowering shrubs and trees. Cantigny’s gardens are a source of education, recreation and inspiration to thousands of visitors annually.
Principal Function:
The Director of Horticulture is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong combination of horticultural expertise and administrative capabilities. The successful candidate shall serve as the chief horticulturist and will perform a critical role throughout the park, planning and implementing horticultural goals and objectives and directly supervising permanent and seasonal staff members, all in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Executive Director charged with strategic planning and daily oversight of all park operations and maintenance. The Director of Horticulture will also oversee the design and maintenance of the flower beds and tree care on the golf course. The Director must be able to work independently, be detail oriented, and be an effective communicator.
Responsibilities:
• The Director of Horticulture will have overall responsibility for all horticultural assets within Cantigny and must develop and maintain systems for preventive maintenance and appropriate intervention when necessary. Develop and maintain a comprehensive plant health care program for the park's varied landscapes and materials [urban tree canopy, specimen trees, understory material (formal, informal, and naturalized/ecological plantings), perennials, annuals, bulbs, groundcovers, turf, etc.]. Design and maintain an integrated plant/pest management (IPM) program to scout for pests and/or diseases, and plan and implement solutions as necessary. Forecast, develop and implement annual goals in accordance with budgets and Foundation policies. Create, implement and maintain standard operating procedures that will ensure horticultural assets are maintained at the highest standards.
• Many of Cantigny Park's lawns are heavily used and require a proactive maintenance program. The Director must have a strong working knowledge of turf grass management, soil composition, nutrient analysis, irrigation and maintenance processes/cycles.
• The Director will oversee all greenhouse operations and planting design including selection, sourcing, procurement and installation.
• The Foundation seeks a Director who can inspire and lead internal staff and volunteers by example while also excelling at the administrative aspects of supervision. These include: training; scheduling; issuing, prioritizing and ensuring completion of assignments; recommending the need for and hiring new staff, approving timesheets; conducting performance reviews; overseeing safe work practices; preparing reports as necessary; implementing internal policies and practices; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Director is expected to maintain a positive proactive work ethic and exhibit professionalism at all times and to ensure staff does the same.
• The Foundation places the highest value on the safety of our staff, contractors, volunteers and the general public. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that staff members are properly trained to operate equipment and perform potentially dangerous tasks safely and for complying with requirements for use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to safely operate tools, vehicles, and specialized equipment.
• Forecast horticultural demands and make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding cost effectiveness and factors related to performing certain functions internally vs. externally. Where necessary, create and manage bid packages for all outsourced work in consultation with the Executive Director in line with Foundation policies and guidelines. Oversee and manage all outsourced horticultural contracts according to Foundation requirements. Maintain an effective inventory system. Instill in staff a respect and responsibility for tools, vehicles, safety equipment and other Foundation property.
• Create, implement, maintain and coordinate a horticultural volunteer program in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication and be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, other staff and the general public.
• Must be willing and able to perform duties of other divisions/positions as directed or required commensurate with need and incumbent's level of skill and be available for "stand-by" work on a predetermined basis or emergency response. During the winter, required duties include snow and ice removal and other more general maintenance functions. Shall determine need, specify and purchase horticultural equipment and goods, be accountable for same, and coordinate any special maintenance needs for such equipment with the proper staff.
Requirements:
Must have a four year degree from an accredited institution with a focus in Horticulture, Plant Science, Turf Management, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, other related field. Must have 8 - 10 years experience of which at least 5 years should be as a supervisor dealing with personnel, resource and contract management. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and Power Point.
Submission Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Human Resources at: MFResumes@McCormickFoundation.Org.
Postal Mail:
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60189
Attn: Human Resources Department
