Horticulture

                                                             Job Description                          

Role: Horticulture
Organization: Blacks in Green
Location: Chicago, in office

Our client is looking for forward-looking, proactive, and collaborative Horticulture.

WHO WE ARE:

Blacks in Green’s signature Sustainable Square Mile is the gold standard for Black community development. Our unique whole-system approach for whole-system problems is designed to increase our communities’ wealth and well-being in the context of a changing climate. 

The Sustainable Square Mile concept embodies BIG’s 8 Principles of Green Village Building, from neighbor-owned green enterprises to locally produced clean energy. Building on the “Grannynomics” values of the proud, hard-working Great Migration families who started businesses, bought homes and kept dollars circulating in this neighborhood, we are growing specific economic sectors within our West Woodlawn pilot project.

BIG is also planning community-based economies centered on housing and waste management and is already offering training for jobs in clean energy and agriculture.

 Our Blacks in Green professionals help communities to:

(1) Develop an affordable community microgrid powered by clean energy

(2) Aid in planning community-based economies centered on housing and waste management

In short, we help communities oversee housing and waste management, while promoting wealth, and well-being in the context of a changing climate.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations. Here are the key responsibilities you will lead in this role:

YOUR EXPECTATIONS:

• Develop the landscape maintenance, restoration, and design program.
• Install and cultivate functional and ornamental plants.
• Transplant and prune shrubs and small trees
• Weed landscape beds and assist with mulching.
• Identify and treat potential pests or diseases.
• Provide plant care advice to other team members and clients.

Candidates must be able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

These are some of the winning behaviors you’ll need for success; in this role, you will:

Expectations:

• Work in various locations within the BIG community cultivating flowers and vegetables
• support community-driven agriculture projects,
• collaborate with food and environmental policymakers,
• activate multi-generational engagement and provide access to health professionals and healthy lifestyle options

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Experience in grass management
• Applied knowledge of various irrigation systems.
• Gained professional work experience along with field skills in horticulture.

Salary & Earnings: Negotiable

Blacks in Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Blacks In Green participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

These are some of the required skills and experiences you’ll need for success, in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field (or associate degree and equivalent experience)
• Certification through the ASHS a plus
• Experience in landscaping or working with various types of plants (3-5 years preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions
• Eye for detail