Nursery Technician III

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Job Summary: The Nursery Technician III will be responsible for performing hands-on activities related to plant management and development in nurseries and cultivation areas, supporting propagation and organization. Key Highlights: 1. Nursery plant management and development 2. Plant propagation and nursery organization 3. Monitoring of mother plants and botanical production 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 for the position of **Nursery Technician III**. Located in Brumadinho (MG) since 2006, Inhotim is a non-profit organization funded by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either direct 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 us 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; * Preparing production reports and supporting cultivation protocol documentation. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed undergraduate degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields; or completed technical education in related disciplines; * 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 allowance, Wellhub, and life insurance. #### **Inhotim** Inhotim is a Museum of Contemporary Art and Botanical Garden, located in Brumadinho (MG) since 2006\. Inhotim is a non-profit organization funded by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either direct or through Federal and State Cultural Incentive Laws. Considered the largest open-air museum in Latin America, Inhotim lies within the rich biomes of the Atlantic Forest and 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 compose 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 us too! #### **Mission** Inhotim is an open-air museum that fosters 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 be a **perennial and sustainable** institution that values culture and people. A **reference** in experimentation, research, and training 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 experiences of art, nature, and education for diverse audiences. Our Inhotim We are a **plural and inclusive** institution that values the people who make Inhotim and those who engage with it — in all their diversity — where there is 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 in governance practices.