Working closely with the Director of Conservation Programs, the Nursery Manager will direct and oversee growing operations within the nursery facilities at the California Botanic Garden. Major duties include training and supervision of staff, project management, oversight of plant propagation and maintenance of nursery facilities, and oversight of field collection of seeds and cuttings for plant propagation. Specific projects may include seed bulking, propagation trials, and the production of thousands of plants annually under contract. The Nursery Manager will assist the Director of Conservation Programs in developing budgets, project proposals, and management of contracts and grants including writing reports and producing invoices, and demonstrates a commitment toward increasing the impact of the program through developing new partnerships and projects. This position is responsible for meeting the deliverables outlined in contracts, grants and agreements for a variety of partners including government agencies, environmental consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. The Nursery Manager will work closely with project partners to maintain and develop working relationships with relevant stakeholders. This position plays a central role to advance the Garden’s mission of conservation and restoration of California native plants and habitats and to promote the Garden as a leader in best practices in horticulture and restoration. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position that reports to the Director of Conservation Programs and works with the Biodiversity Science & Conservation and Horticulture teams.