Careers
Hastings is a GREAT place to work!
Horticulture is the RIGHT career!
If you love nature and the great outdoors, horticulture is the right career for you. In today´s world of high-rise and high pressure, filled with tension, steel and cement...coming close to nature eases the mind and soothes the soul.
Did you know that more people have an interest in gardening than in all of the major sports, combined? 
Horticulture is not only soul-satisfying, but it´s BIG business! For over 116 years, Hastings Nature & Garden Center has been a horticultural innovator and the south´s preferred gardening source.
We offer career opportunities in landscape design and installation, retail merchandising and display, outdoor plant maintenance and nursery work, as well as, customer service. In addition to full-time salaried careers, we have challenging part-time opportunities. Hastings Nature & Garden Center not only offers many career paths and advancement opportunities, but also provides a full range of excellent benefits to its employees.
Join the Hastings Green Team!
Immediate Openings for:
Horticulturist. We seek a positive, eager, self-motivated person with a passion for the business. Prior work experience in the green industry is preferred. Must be available to work a flexible schedule. Offers a benefit package, and salary commenserate with experience. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Applicants should have or be:
• extensive plant knowledge
• strong customer service skills
• a team player with good communication skills
a BIG plus if you have:
• merchandising and display experience
• computer proficiency
• public speaking ability
• retail sales experience
Landscape Architect and/or Designer. We are currently seeking an experienced Landscape Architect and/or Designer for sales to high-end residential clients. Must be self-motivated, creative and possess highly developed people and sales skills. A full range of design skills is required. This position offers an outstanding salary and benefits compensation package.
Applicants should have or be:
• 1-3 years of landscape design experience
• drafting skills
• knowledge of local plants
• energetic, detail-oriented and organized
• technical knowledge of landscape site planning and construction
a BIG plus if you have:
• landscape installation experience
• computer proficiency
• irrigation system design and installation experience
• a Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscaping and Environmental Design
