Horticulurists / Landscapers - United States Talent Network

Join our USA Horticulture network

Nine Before Noon is building relationships with knowledgeable Horticulturists and Landscapers interested in hearing about future opportunities across the United States.

Potential employers may include commercial landscaping companies, nurseries, growers, resorts, botanical gardens, residential communities, municipalities and specialist plant-care businesses.

We are particularly interested in professionals who combine plant knowledge with practical problem-solving and can apply that expertise in a commercial, production or property-management environment.

This is not an active Horticulturist vacancy. Applying allows you to introduce your experience and preferences before a suitable opportunity becomes available. It does not guarantee representation, an interview or employment.

Indicative salary benchmark:

Horticulturist and Landscaper salaries vary significantly according to education, technical specialism, commercial responsibility and working environment.

Typical market guidance:

• Assistant or developing professionals: $42,000–$52,000
• Experienced professionals: $52,000–$68,000
• Senior, supervisory or specialist professionals: $68,000–$85,000+

Nursery production, botanical collections, high-end resort landscapes, plant-health management and team leadership can carry different compensation levels. Some employers may also provide bonuses, a vehicle, professional-development support or relocation assistance.

These figures are indicative market guidance, not compensation attached to a current NBN vacancy.

Professionals we would like to hear from:

Relevant experience may include:

• Tropical and subtropical plant material
• Nursery or greenhouse production
• Landscape horticulture
• Plant selection and establishment
• Soil, fertility and irrigation management
• Plant-health diagnosis
• Integrated pest management
• Tree, palm and ornamental care
• Botanical gardens or public horticulture
• Resort and high-end residential landscapes
• Seasonal planting and display programmes
• Sustainable or Florida-friendly landscaping
• Team training and technical guidance

Typical experience and qualifications

Relevant employers may look for:

• A degree, associate degree or recognised qualification in horticulture, plant science, Landscape technology, botany or a related subject.
• Alternatively, substantial practical experience.
• Strong plant-identification and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of plants, climate and growing conditions.
• Understanding of soils, nutrition, irrigation and pest management.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• A valid driver's licence where site travel is required.
• Legal authorisation to work in the United States.

Depending on the role, useful credentials may include:

• Certified Horticulture Professional designation.
• Certified Arborist status.
• Pesticide or fertiliser credentials applicable to the work.
• Best Management Practices training.
• Nursery, greenhouse or production-management experience.
• English speaking communication skills - additional language skills can often be required based on region.

A degree should not be treated as essential where a candidate can demonstrate strong, relevant knowledge and experience - unless a particular employer or regulated activity genuinely requires it.

Information to include when applying:

Please tell us about:

• Your current location
• Working areas you would consider
• Any qualifications, certifications and licences
• Plant groups and environments you know best
• Nursery, landscape, botanical or production experience
• Diagnostic and plant-health experience
• Leadership or training responsibilities
• Current and/or expected salary
• Availability and notice period
• Work setting preferences 
• US work-authorisation status

What happens after you Apply?

Submissions are reviewed individually. Where your knowledge and background align with NBN's specialist market, we may invite you to join our curated talent network.

When a relevant opportunity arises, we will contact you to discuss the client, responsibilities, location and compensation. We will NEVER present your information to an employer without your permission.

Please note: This is a talent-network registration for future opportunities and not an active vacancy.