Botanical Garden Manager (Private)
しょくぶつえんかんりしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Corporate Managers
Summary
A managerial position in a private botanical garden that oversees plant cultivation and maintenance, exhibition planning, revenue management, and visitor services.
Description
The Botanical Garden Manager (Private) serves as the operational leader of the botanical garden, formulating and implementing plans for plant cultivation, propagation, and exhibitions; controlling environments in greenhouses and garden areas; conducting pest and disease control; and managing soil and fertilizers. They also develop exhibition plans, manage budgets, guide and supervise staff and volunteers, plan and operate guided tours and educational programs for visitors, and handle safety management, facility maintenance, and profitability assurance.
Future Outlook
With rising environmental awareness and increasing demand for ecotourism, demand for botanical garden managers is expected to remain stable. In the future, the adoption of IT and digital technologies for exhibition management and online programs will progress, raising the value of personnel capable of promoting them.
Personality Traits
Has good cooperativeness / Has hospitality / Has keen observation skills / Interested in natural environments / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Outdoor Greenhouse Work / Shift work / Weekends and Holidays Work
Career Path
Gardener → Senior Gardener → Botanical Garden Manager → Garden Director
Required Skills
Budget Management / Greenhouse Environment Control / Pest and Disease Control Techniques / Plant Cultivation / Plant Propagation Techniques / Soil and Fertilizer Management / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Display Planning / GIS / Language Skills / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to detect small changes in plants or early signs of pests and diseases. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for visitor services and coordination with staff and contractors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | A certain level of physical stamina is required for planting work inside and outside greenhouses and material transport. |
| Planning & Organization | A wide range of planning and organizational abilities are required for exhibition planning, cultivation schedules, budget management, and more. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decorator Craftsman
- Landscape Construction Management Technician
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