Horticulture Supervisor

SALARY & FLSA: $80,168.40- $97,864.00 per year; FLSA exempt

The $80,168.40 annual starting pay is structured to be competitive and may extend up to $84,000 of the annual range, reflecting our commitment to offering competitive compensation to qualified candidates.

OPENING DATE: 01/08/2026

CLOSING DATE: 01/23/2026 This position may close early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

JOB TYPE:
Regular, Full-time

UNION:
Non-Represented

OPENINGS: 1

LOCATION:

Onsite

DEPARTMENT:
Horticulture

More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.”

Apply today and show us how you zoo.

Washington State Pesticide Operator's License preferred

As our new Horticulture Supervisor, we know you will be successful in this role because you are:

• Bring strong hands-on horticulture expertise – With demonstrated experience in landscape installation and maintenance, plant care, grounds equipment, and the safe use of horticulture-related chemicals, you support healthy, well-maintained landscapes across the organization.
• Organized and effective leader – You manage multiple complex tasks with confidence, supervise and coach staff with clarity, and promote accountability, collaboration, and high performance within your team.
• Clear communicator and collaborative partner – You communicate effectively in writing and in person, working productively with diverse teams, audiences, and work environments to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and improvement-focused – You approach challenges with strong problem solving skills, work well both independently and as part of a team, and are committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, operational setting.

• Supervise, mentor, and coach Horticulture staff to ensure effective performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Establish, enforce, and monitor work standards, safety protocols, and quality expectations for all horticulture operations.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment aligned with the zoo’s Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) goals.
• Continuously evaluate department operations and implement improvements to enhance service quality and efficiency.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the installation and maintenance of all zoo landscapes, exhibits, and grounds across the 92acre campus.
• Direct the design and installation of new and renovated exhibits representing major world biomes.
• Manage plant materials, seasonal color, turf, arboriculture, rose garden, greenhouses, browse gardens and other botanical collections.
• Ensure plant selections are appropriate, safe for animal species, and support exhibit biogeographic themes.
• Direct the planting, growing, harvesting, and delivery of browse in collaboration with animal care staff to support animal welfare and enrichment.

• Develop, implement, and manage the zoo’s Arboriculture program.
• Manage the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing environmental impact.
• Guide landscape practices that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and herbicides.
• Support and advance organizational sustainability goals related to water conservation, carbon reduction, and waste management.

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of irrigation systems, emphasizing water conservation and recirculation.
• Manage horticulture equipment, tools, and assets to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Oversee inventory control and procurement of horticulture supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Address scheduling, implementation, equipment, and…