Full-Time
Horticulture Supervisor
at
City of Saint Paul
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: February 20, 2026
Industry: Parks & Recreation, Government
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $34.73 - $45.78
Education Preferred:
Yes
Education Level: Associate's Degree
E-Verify:
Yes
Criminal Background: Case-by-Case Review
Description
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – City of Saint Paul
Do you thrive at the intersection of plant science, leadership, and public spaces? The City of Saint Paul is seeking a passionate and experienced Horticulture Supervisor to lead and elevate the horticulture operations at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This role blends expert-level plant care with team leadership, sustainable practices, and public engagement — helping shape one of Minnesota’s most beloved botanical and garden destinations.
From greenhouse crop production and botanical collections curation to ornamental landscapes and the Japanese Garden, this position ensures that our living collections are vibrant, sustainable, and inspiring for thousands of visitors each year.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team Supervise horticulture staff, volunteers, and interns — providing direction, coaching, scheduling, performance management, and hands-on support.
- Curate and care for diverse plant collections Oversee botanical collections, floriculture crop production, greenhouse operations, zoo exhibit landscapes, and the Japanese Garden — ensuring expert-level cultural care and display excellence.
- Design and maintain exceptional public displays Plan, organize, and evaluate seasonal and permanent plant installations that meet high aesthetic and quality standards
- Implement sustainable horticulture practices Lead Integrated Pest Management (IPM), biocontrol programs, pesticide application compliance, and environmentally responsible crop production systems.
- Manage operations, safety, and resources Develop work plans and schedules, maintain inventories and procurement records, oversee SDS and pesticide compliance, ensure PPE standards, and support facility improvements and capital recommendations.
Qualifications
- Eight years of experience in horticulture or a related industry, not including sales. Public gardens experience and leadership experience is preferred.
- Note: A bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a closely related plant science degree such as botany, agriculture, greenhouse management or floriculture, may be substituted for four years of experience.
- An associate’s degree in those areas may be substituted for two years of experience.
- Must possess a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (written tests part A and E) within six months of the date of appointment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of- state driver's license.
City of Saint Paul
25 W 4th Street
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Transit:
On bus line
