Fine Gardener

WhoWe Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteersThe Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. TheTrusteespreserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations toenjoy inperpetuity andhave helped protect more than50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the non-profit conservation organization we arefunded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more aboutThe Trusteeson our website.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate:$21.50/hour

Hours per week:40

Job Classification:NonexemptLimited-Term

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:April 1stDecember 1st

Location:Long Hill Beverly MA

WhatYoullDo:

Your Impact:

Long Hill is an historic 114-acre property which includes a distinctive mix of gardenscontainingperennials trees and shrubs in historic gardens apple orchard meadows and newly created Summer Garden greenhouses nursery and demonstration and trial gardens currently under development. These gardens are surrounded bynearly100acresof woodlandcontainingtwo miles of trails. The Trustees are currently focused on sustainability educating and engaging the public and improving and elevating our public gardens.

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary the change to warmer temperatures we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches wooded trails cultural gardens historic homes community supported agriculturethere are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitors experience special.

The Role:

As the Seasonal Fine Gardener youwill conduct various landscape and garden maintenance tasks throughout the property with a special focus on new gardensgreenhousesand work side by side with the horticulturist for these spaces as well as with volunteers and other site also lend support forspecial eventsand other programs.

Specificallyyoull:

• Employhands -on skills and technicalexpertisein routine garden maintenance including planting pruning weeding deadheading staking mulching raking edging labelingwateringand pruning.

• Positively motivate and organize volunteers.

• Engage with the public in an open and positive manner.

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is alimited-term nonexempt position(40hours/week)reporting directly to the Horticulturist.

WhatYoullNeed:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:

• Knowledgeable in the cultivation and maintenance of annuals and perennials using sustainable techniques including integrated pest management (IPM) methods.

• Experienced in pruning shrubs and small trees.

• Able toidentifyweeds and invasive plants.

• Familiar with pests and diseases of common landscape plants.

• Experienced in the use of landscape and gardening equipment including mowers weed whips edgers shovels pruners.

• Strong communicationskills.

• Able to lift 40 pounds.

• Willing to work in variable outdoor weather conditions.

• Preferred:

• At least 3 years experience in estate or fine gardening preferred.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quitehave all the skills and experiencelisted aboveWe still want to hear from you!Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet committed to building a diverse team andencourage you to applyeven if youare missing some of theskills and experienceabove.

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Your Benefits:

• Sick time: Prorated by length of service

• Vacation time: Prorated by length of service

• 12 observed holidays 3 floating

• Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues such as mental health support counseling and financial advice.

• Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .