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Join the team at California's Native Garden.

California Botanic Garden, the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California's native plants, grounds itself with a philosophy of biodiversity and the importance of bringing real-world conservation applications to the public through horticultural education, scientific research and sales of native plants.

For all applications, please submit a cover letter, resume and any other materials to Human Resources at employment@calbg.org unless otherwise noted in the job posting.

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Restoration Manager

Full-time, Hourly

position overview

Posted on

August 11, 2025

Working closely with the Director of Conservation Programs and other Conservation staff members, the Restoration Manager will oversee and manage on-the-ground restoration projects that promote habitat health and rare plant recovery. Major duties will include project management, staff, intern and volunteer supervision, oversight of field work including out-planting, maintenance, seed collection, seed cleaning, data collection and analysis, writing reports and assisting with grant proposals. The Restoration Manager will assist the Director of Conservation Programs in developing budgets, project proposals, and manage contracts and grants including supervision of field work, data tracking writing reports and producing invoices. 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 Restoration 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), based at California Botanic Garden and reports to the Director of Conservation Programs and works with the Biodiversity Science & Conservation team.

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California Botanic Garden acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human value. Each applicant will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, or marital status. CalBG is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of its mission and activities, including hiring practices.

For more information about employment at CalBG please contact Human Resources at (909) 625-8767 ext. 226

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HUMAN RESOURCES

(909) 625-8767, ext. 226
aojeda@calbg.org