Nursery Technician III

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Job Summary: The Nursery Technician III will be responsible for performing practical activities related to plant management and development in nurseries, including propagation, pruning, and monitoring. Key Highlights: 1. Practical activities in plant management and development 2. Support in organizing and operating the nursery 3. Monitoring of plants and pollination processes Regarded as Latin America’s largest open-air museum, 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 non-profit organization sustained by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either direct or via Federal and State Cultural Incentive Laws. Its landscapes across 140 hectares of visitable area offer visitors a unique experience that blends art and nature. Over 500 people collaborate daily to ensure this entire structure functions smoothly. Join us too! **Responsibilities and Duties** **This person will be responsible for:** * Performing practical activities related to plant management and development in nurseries and cultivation areas; * Assisting in plant propagation (cuttings and direct sowing); * Supporting the organization of nursery infrastructure; * 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 plant mother stock in the nursery and gardens; * Performing cross-pollination procedures for production; * Preparing production reports and supporting the documentation of cultivation protocols. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed undergraduate degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields; or completed technical training in related disciplines; * Prior experience in plant production or cultivation is required; * Excellent interpersonal skills; * Strong writing 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 membership, and life insurance. #### **Inhotim** Inhotim is a contemporary art museum and botanical garden located in Brumadinho (MG) since 2006\. Inhotim is a non-profit organization sustained by ticket revenue, event hosting, and donations from individuals and legal entities — either direct or via Federal and State Cultural Incentive Laws. Regarded as Latin America’s largest open-air museum, Inhotim lies between the rich biomes of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado. Its landscapes across 140 hectares of visitable area offer visitors a unique experience that blends art and nature. Approximately 1\.862 works by over 280 artists from 43 countries comprise the collection, displayed both outdoors and in galleries within a botanical garden featuring more than 4,300 rare botanical species from all continents. Over 500 people collaborate daily to keep this entire structure operational. Join us too! #### **Mission** Inhotim is an open-air museum that fosters immersive and transformative experiences through the integration of art and nature. We create, preserve, and disseminate artistic and botanical collections in an inclusive space where diverse perspectives drive new dialogues. We promote experimentation, research, and education, grounding 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 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** at the singular intersection of art and nature. Inhotim for Everyone We **democratize** access to art, nature, and education 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.