Join the California Native Plant Society as a Horticulture Senior Coordinator and help shape the future of native plant use across California. This role blends science, data, and hands-on coordination to advance a statewide biodiversity campaign where native plants become the default choice in landscapes. You’ll develop industry-leading protocols, collaborate with partners and volunteers, and enhance tools like the Calscape database to support gardeners, professionals, and communities. Ideal for a skilled horticulture professional who enjoys translating complex science into practical guidance, this position offers meaningful impact, collaborative work, and the opportunity to support resilient, biodiversity-rich landscapes.

Summary

The Horticulture Senior Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of horticultural practices under the direction of the Horticulture Program Manager. The role advances CNPS’s Landscapes for Change campaign, which envisions a future where California native plants are the default choice in landscapes. This position will blend technical expertise with hands-on execution, by developing and refining horticulture industry standards, resources, and program materials. The position includes both independent work - such as managing data and scientific materials - and task-level leadership, including coordinating volunteers, supervising contractors and vendors, managing schedules, and overseeing small-project budgets. This role plays a key part in the quality and effectiveness of Horticulture projects and programs currently funded into 2028.

To apply, please submit both a cover letter and resume through the online application portal. Be sure to include all relevant professional and personal experiences that align with the position.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to answer several questions designed to help us better understand your skills and experience. At CNPS, we use anonymized screening techniques, which redact identifying information from resumes and cover letters during the initial stages of review. Therefore, your responses to the application questions are especially critical. Please provide thorough answers, even if the information is included in your resume or online profiles.

Initial interviews will be conducted over the phone. Panel interviews will be conducted via video or in person in our offices in midtown Sacramento, CA. We are targeting an August start.

For more details about our hiring process, you can review additional information on the application page.

Compensation Information

Compensation: A starting hourly rate between $31.51 - $33.96.
- Reflecting CNPS's commitment to competitive, fair, and transparent compensation, we publish the full potential starting pay ranges for new hires and do not negotiate hiring bonuses.
Performance Based Compensation Increases: Employees may receive up to a 3.8% performance-based annual rate increase.
Health Insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums for health (Kaiser or Anthem), life, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with up to 6% matching contributions, available immediately upon employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), and Transportation Savings Account (TSA).
Paid Leave: 13 holidays, 12 sick/wellness days, and 10 vacation days.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of supplemental paid parental leave, after one year of employment.
Work-from-Home Support: CNPS-issued laptop, a $750 home office stipend, and a $60/month telework stipend.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Comprehensive support for employees and their families.
Professional Development: Annual budget of $500 and 32 hours for professional development opportunities.
Team Building: Attendance at semiannual staff team-building events.
Community: Complimentary CNPS membership.