Nursery Technician III

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Job Summary: The Nursery Technician III will be responsible for hands-on activities related to plant management and development in nurseries and cultivation areas, supporting propagation and organization. Key Highlights: 1. Work at the largest open-air museum in Latin America 2. Integrate art and nature in a unique environment 3. Perform plant management and development Regarded as the largest open-air museum in Latin America, the Inhotim Institute — Botanical Garden and Museum of Contemporary Art — is seeking individuals to join its team as **Nursery Technician III**. Located in Brumadinho (MG) since 2006, Inhotim is a nonprofit organization sustained by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either directly or through Federal and State Cultural Incentive Laws. Its landscapes across 140 hectares of visitor areas offer guests a unique experience blending art and nature. More than 500 people collaborate daily to keep this entire structure operational. Join our team too! **Responsibilities and Duties** **This person will be responsible for:** * Performing hands-on activities related to plant management and development in nurseries and cultivation areas; * Assisting in plant propagation (cuttings and direct sowing); * Supporting nursery infrastructure organization; * Moving pots between structures to advance plant development; * Conducting formative pruning; * Using inputs for substrate preparation; * Performing manual irrigation; * Carrying out related tasks as directed by immediate leadership; * Monitoring mother plants in the nursery and gardens; * Performing cross-pollination procedures for production; * Writing production reports and supporting cultivation protocol documentation. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed undergraduate degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields; or completed technical training in related fields; * Prior experience in plant production or cultivation is required; * Excellent interpersonal skills; * Strong written communication ability; * **Availability to work weekend and holiday shifts.** **Additional Information** Additional Information: * CLT employment regime; * Health insurance, dental insurance, chartered transportation, commuter allowance, on-site meals, meal card, culture card, Wellhub membership, and life insurance. #### **Inhotim** Inhotim is a contemporary art museum and botanical garden located in Brumadinho (MG) since 2006\. Inhotim is a nonprofit organization sustained by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either directly or through Federal and State Cultural Incentive Laws. Regarded as the largest open-air museum in Latin America, Inhotim lies between the rich biomes of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado. Its landscapes across 140 hectares of visitor areas offer guests a unique experience blending art and nature. Approximately 1\.862 works by over 280 artists from 43 countries comprise the collection, displayed outdoors and in galleries amid a botanical garden featuring more than 4,300 rare botanical species from all continents. More than 500 people collaborate daily to ensure this entire structure functions smoothly. Join our team too! #### **Mission** Inhotim is an open-air museum that delivers immersive and transformative experiences by integrating art and nature. We create, preserve, and disseminate artistic and botanical collections within an inclusive space where diverse perspectives drive new dialogues. We promote experimentation, research, and education, anchoring discussions on art, society, and biodiversity. #### **Vision** To become a **perennial and sustainable** institution that values culture and people. A **reference** in experimentation, research, and education in art and nature, aiming to build a **legacy of knowledge and transformation** with **local and global impact**. #### **Values** Inhotim: Art and Nature We encourage **experimentation** in the singular encounter of art with nature. Inhotim for Everyone We **democratize** access to art, nature, and education experiences for diverse audiences. Our Inhotim We are a **plural and inclusive** institution; we value the people who make Inhotim and those who engage with it — embracing their diversity, with no room for prejudice or harassment. Inhotim Inward and Outward We operate **ethically**, **transparently**, and **sustainably** in our relationships with people, communities, and nature — in resource management and governance practices.