Beltline Arboretum Collections Specialist

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• Job title:
  
  Beltline Arboretum Collections Specialist
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time, Permanent
• Employment Classification:
  Non-exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Beltline Arboretum Collections Supervisor
• Apply by:
  February 20, 2026
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  March 2026
• Salary: $20 an hour
• Benefits:
  Offered after probationary period (Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision w/ monthly company contribution, paid holidays - including your birthday, 403(b) immediate eligibility with company match after 1 year, sponsorship for ISA Arborist exam)

The original description includes information about Trees Atlanta and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum.

The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is a certified Level II arboretum managed by Trees Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Beltline Inc, Atlanta Beltline Partnership, and the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation. The Arboretum is a public garden centered on native plants through education, restoration, demonstration, and display. Currently around 60 acres, with completion estimated to over 100 acres, and is the longest accredited linear arboretum in the world.

• Assist in developing and implementing specialized horticultural care of arboretum collections and their documentation.
• Implement detailed, specialized horticultural maintenance plans in designated spaces of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum (e.g., stumpery garden, longleaf pine savanna, bog, butterfly garden, pinetum).
• Maintain Arboretum collections (native oaks, azalea, hydrangea, pawpaw, etc.).
• Lead small groups of volunteers on weekday maintenance projects.
• Safely operate Trees Atlanta vehicles (trucks and utility vehicles) and a variety of hand and gas-powered equipment (including string trimmer, water pump, leaf blower, shovel, rake, backpack sprayer).
• Ensure accessions are up to date in the ArcGIS database; manage accession tags, reprinting and installing as necessary, and ensure Arboretum markers and labels meet standards of Trees Atlanta and Atlanta Beltline, Inc.
• Assist in leading educational efforts in the Arboretum as requested by Trees Atlanta’s education program (youth service-learning trips, custom tours, educational resources, etc.).
• Perform other duties as requested.

• At least 1-2 years of related horticulture/gardening experience (e.g., public/private botanical gardens, arboreta, conservancies, cemeteries).
• Demonstrated interest, passion, and knowledge about trees, native plants, and urban ecology.
• Excellent organizational skills, drive, and attention to detail, with proven ability to work independently and with a team.
• Demonstrated volunteer coordination experience is a plus.

• Scheduled work week Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm; occasional Saturday work may be requested.
• Regular and reliable attendance; this position is not eligible for remote work.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; the majority of work is outdoors.
• Ability to perform repetitive, moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field and lift up to 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years old with a 3-year clear driving history (required to drive company vehicles).

Please submit an employment application /careers. Applicants must upload a resume and questionnaire responses to complete and submit the application. Cover letters are optional but encouraged.

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).
• Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company-owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report review to determine eligibility. Eligible drivers must also pass a DOT physical.
• All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta is in compliance with regulations set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.