APGA Career Center

Review:

The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) is a dedicated platform for individuals and organizations passionate about conserving the nation's gardens. The platform offers additional resources, including an events directory, a mentorship program, and a niche job board, to keep members updated with the latest developments in gardening.

The APGA's job board advertises vacancies for 60 days, ensuring employers have sufficient time to find and secure top talent. With a special focus on landscaping positions, APGA's career center helps automate recruitment by connecting employers with experienced candidates faster.

Pros:

• APGA offers free job postings for Institutional and Corporate Gold members.
• The platform advertises job vacancies for 60 days, which is above the industry average.
• Employers can opt to advertise events and/or news in the platform's Public Gardens magazine.
• APGA's career center offers resources and tips for effective recruitment.
• Other APGA member resources include access to a mentorship program, grant applications, and a "Find a Garden" tool.

Cons:

• Compared to top competitors, including Landscape Industry Careers, APGA's job board is more costly.
• APGA's career center does not offer robust features, such as applicant tracking, job ad distribution, and candidate matching.
• The free job posting option is only available with the Institutional and Corporate Gold memberships.
• APGA's career center does not include access to a resume database.
• The platform does not offer featured posts or social media promotion to boost exposure.

Reputation:

We were unable to find online reviews of the APGA's career center.

APGA Career Center vs. Landscape Industry Careers:

The primary difference between APGA's career center and Landscape Industry Careers is pricing, with the former offering free postings. APGA's career center charges $300.00 per post for nonmembers, but the platform does allow certain members to post for free. That said, only Landscape Industry Careers offers employer profiles and featured listings.

APGA Career Center vs. FNGLA Job Board:

Both APGA and FNGLA's job boards are free to members. However, the paid pricing for nonmembers differs significantly. With FNGLA's job board, it costs $99.00 to post a single job ad, which includes an advertisement in an email blast and newsletter. APGA's job board, on the other hand, costs $300.00 for a 60-day post, but it lacks robust features.

APGA Career Center vs. greenjobsearch.org:

While greenjobsearch.org is a farming and environmental job board, the APGA offers a job board for those looking to hire skilled landscapers or gardeners. Between the competitors, greenjobsearch.org is significantly more affordable, with its prices starting at $25.00 for a 60-day post. With APGA's job board, it costs $300.00 for a 60-day post.