Head Gardener (7100)

Year-round management of a newly built, private estate garden in the rolling hills of southern Middle Tennessee, about 1 hour south of Nashville. The garden is in an active design and build phase by owners who are committed to creating a garden of outstanding beauty, inspired by some of the great gardens of the UK and Europe.

Daily management of the garden and farm landscape including, but not limited to the following.
• Daily operation of the garden, including both hands-on gardening and management of the garden and its staff
• Working with the homeowners to realize their goals for the garden
• Building and leading the gardening team
• Creating daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules and managing those schedules with the staff
• Plant acquisition to include ordering plants, scheduling and managing deliveries, storage and maintenance of plants upon arrival, and timely installation
• Garden and landscape maintenance and management to include the basic daily tasks involved in maintenance of the garden proper, as well as working with the homeowner and designer on improvements to, and future expansions of, the garden and other landscaped areas around the farm.

Pay and Benefits:
• Salary range—$55,000 to $70,000 annual starting salary, based on experience
• Health Insurance package including Dental and Vision (with connections to Vanderbilt University for major medical)
• Housing—A small, newly renovated home will be provided on a nearby property
• Company vehicle for daily use while on the job