Careers in Public Horticulture
Careers in public horticulture are as diverse as America’s public gardens. Employment opportunities within the field include:
- Leadership and management
- Horticulture and arboriculture
- Education and interpretation
- Research
- Greenhouse and conservatory management
- Fundraising and development
- Visitor services
Career Profiles
Check this site often for profiles of professionals who’ve made a career in public horticulture. This section includes career profiles in:
- Public Garden Administration
- Horticulture
- Plant Collections
- Education and Interpretation
- Research & Conservation
- Visitor Experience
Professionals, feel free to download the Career Profiles Template and return it to Ed Moydell.
Salary Data
The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) has cooperated with the Center on the Career Profiles project by providing salary range information from its 2006 salary survey.
Salaries for these positions vary widely, and depend on the experience and education of the applicant, as well as
- organizational budget
- geographic region
- urban / rural location
- type of institution, for example, not-for-profit, municipal parks department, university, or federal government
- staff size
For more detailed salary information, purchase the salary survey directly from the APGA.
Other Resources
- The APGA Career Center
- The American Society of Horticultural Science's Career Possibilities webpage
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