The Nursery Manager for the GNN oversees the daily operations of the retail nursery. The incumbent will manage the care and maintenance of California native plants in the GNN and those planted in the demonstration garden on the grounds of the GNN; observing horticultural and environmental standards for these and other plants on site. The incumbent will oversee hiring and supervision of GNN staff and volunteers; and participate in outreach including workshops that take place at the GNN, and work with Visitor Engagement on social media, print materials, and other forms of advertising.

Assists the Director of Conservation Programs and Seed Conservation Program Manager in coordination and execution of field research for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Seeds of Success Program (SOS). SOS is a program coordinated by the BLM to support seed collections from native plant populations to conserve and develop native plant materials for stabilizing, rehabilitating and restoring lands in the United States. Duties include leading teams in the field to collect seeds, conducting surveys, collecting and processing plant specimens, identifying plants, collecting data, preparing of field forms and reports, entering data, labeling field collections, training and supervising interns, graduate student Research Assistants, and volunteers, and tracking contract deliverables. Also assists with special curatorial projects and routine collection management of the California Seed Bank as needed.