The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking candidates to fill the position of Conservation Horticulturist. Responsible for the assistance of daily management and curation of the Garden’s Conservation Safeguarding Nursery (CSN) conservation collections located in Gainesville, GA, this position reports to the Conservation Safeguarding Nursery Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the curation of the ex situ conservation collections of rare and endangered plants and helping to ensure the nursery’s physical structures and systems operate efficiently and effectively. This position is based full-time in Gainesville, GA but requires occasional trips to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Midtown Atlanta location, and some occasional travel to field sites.

Summer research opportunity in floral evolution for undergraduates.

Responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the Southeastern Center for Conservation (SECC) Research team, which produces world-class scientific research with important practical applications to advance plant conservation. Provide strategic leadership, in cooperation with the Vice President of Conservation & Research and Director of Applied Conservation, to set and meet program objectives and priorities. The mission of the SECC is to lead innovative strategies and partnerships to conserve imperiled plants and natural communities.