Under the supervision of the Conservation Geneticist at California Botanic Garden (CalBG) and in coordination with the conservation team, the Conservation Technician will assist in the management of the Garden’s Molecular and Anatomy Labs and participate in conservation genetics and field research projects. CalBG’s conservation team undertakes diverse activities with the goal of preventing plant extinction and securing California’s native plant legacy. Projects include phylogenetic and population genetic research,and rare plant demography studies, field surveys, monitoring, seed conservation, research to inform best practices in restoration and common garden studies. . Our conservation genetics program uses the resources of CalBG’s laboratories and personnel (scientists, graduate students) to address a broad range of questions that require genetic data. Specific duties include supporting the Conservation Geneticist in laboratory management and implementing research projects including maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and efficiently operating laboratory, data collection for conservation genomic projects, data entry, data management, and participation in field work. This position is estimated to be 75% office work (e.g. laboratory related projects) and 25% participation in field work and greenhouse work.

California Botanic Garden’s Grow Native Nursery (GNN) seeks an energetic, native plant enthusiast. The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality backed by horticultural knowledge and sales experience (but it is anticipated that training will be provided in the areas of plant knowledge and retail sales). This position is seasonal and ends in late May when the GNN closes for the summer. The sales assistant is primarily responsible for customer service which includes, but is not limited to, assisting customers with plant selections and design questions, informing customers of specials and upcoming events, and responding to customer emails and phone calls.