Greenhouse Manager, Lyman Estate

Job Description

Historic New England (HNE) seeks a full-time greenhouse manager responsible for operations and public activities at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA. This picturesque historic site is one of the oldest greenhouses in the country, welcoming visitors and shoppers for a unique experience throughout the year.

About Us

Historic New England—founded as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910—is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States. Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums and landscapes, including several coastal farms and a historic greenhouse complex.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide expert plant advice and excellent customer service to visitors through plant sales and public programs. Oversee care and maintenance of the historic site including repair of greenhouse structures and their mechanical systems. Care for historic and sales plant collections including orchids, exotic house plants, citrus fruits, camellias, and herbs. Monitor, fertilize, prune, repot, groom and stage, and manage pest control. Develop annual work plan, site budget, and generate regular reports. Meet or exceed attendance and revenue goals through plant sales, membership sales, public programs, and group tours. Grow plant material and order plants and supplies that are creatively displayed for special and daily sales. Collaborate with marketing on promotion of the greenhouses. Hire, train, and supervise greenhouse assistant manager, greenhouse assistants, and volunteers. Some evening and weekend work, and on-call emergency response required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Plant Science, Botany, Horticulture) with a minimum five years of related employment experience, or equivalent combination of skilled credential (Master’s degree preferred). Enthusiasm for public history and public programming. Capable of effectively working independently under limited supervision. Experience working for non-profit organizations or managing greenhouse site operations. Skilled experience managing department budgets and tracking revenue. Solution oriented problem-solving ability. Supervisory experience and familiarity with team approach. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to set and balance priorities and resource allocation. Fully competent computer skills, including advanced use of MS Word and Excel spreadsheet functions, databases, internet research, and e-mail management. Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking, presenting, and listening) with the ability to articulate eloquently Historic New England’s mission, aspirations, programs, and pursuit of excellence, which is pervasive throughout the organization. Deep understanding of team approach and objectiveness and respect for diverse perspectives and skillsets. Valid driver’s license and means of transportation. Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values. Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA). New England residency by start of work required.

Additional Information

Full time position with benefits, including health, dental and vision as well as 403b match and generous paid-time off.
Salary: $55,000-60,000.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit:
https://historicnewengland.bamboohr.com/careers/100

For more information on the Lyman Estate Greenhouses visit:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/lyman-estate-greenhouses/