Curator of horticulture jobs in Finland
Curators of horticulture develop and maintain the botanical collections, exhibits and landscapes of a botanical garden.
Curator of horticulture - Which skills are essential?
Investigate acquisition options, compare them and give advice.
Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Prepare, monitor and adjust operational budgets together with the economical/administrative manager/professionals in the arts institute/unit/project.
Identify and classify crop characteristics. Be able to recognise different types of bulbs by name, graded sizes, field markings and stock markings.
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
The process of resource evaluation, selection and life-cycle planning to create and promote a coherent collection in line with the developing needs of the users or customers. Understanding legal deposit for long-term access to publications.
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes.
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.
Design of horticultural areas taking into account factors, such as climate and microclimates, topography and orientation, site drainage and groundwater recharge, municipal and resource building codes, soils and irrigation, human and vehicular access and circulation, etc.
Plan and direct the work of ground maintenance workers and units and maintain all natural areas.
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
Curator of horticulture - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Provide advice to organisations and private persons on planting trees and tree safety. Investigate current conservation and tree management projects.
Understand forest conservation: the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas.
Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range of formats e.g. display signs, information sheets, posters, website text etc.
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves. Speak in schools or with specific youth groups if called upon. Develop and teach programs related to nature conservation.
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
Follow up volunteer activity.