Seasonal Fine Gardener

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The 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 properties 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 and have helped protect more than50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate:$21- $23

Hours per week:12

Job Classification:Nonexempt Seasonal or Limited Term

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:April November

Location:Haskell Public Gardens New Bedford MA

WhatYoullDo:

Your Impact:

The Allen C. Haskell Public Gardensshowcasesgreat plant collections outstandinglandscape and garden his lifetime Allen Haskell pursued the rarethe unusualand the newest cultivars available from around the world. Under the care and stewardship of the Senior Horticulturist the six-acre garden is open and free to the public every day of the is an actively used community resource for the city of New Bedford.

The Role:

As a Seasonal Fine Gardener you will report to the Southeast Gardens Senior Horticulturist and brings hands-on technical skills to Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens providing a high level of care for the landscape and gardens leading volunteers in exceptional standards of garden maintenance and interacting with visitors members and donors in an open engaging manner. This energetic positive individual will bring their professional gardening talent to the care of the gardensassistwith living collections management and implement best practicesestablishedunder the leadership of the Senior is a seasonal part-time position.

Specificallyyoull:

• Work independently to perform all duties associated with installationmaintenanceand care of permanent and seasonal plantings including perennial and shrub borders tree care and pathways. This includes planting weeding watering mulching deadheadingpruningand staking.

• Positively motivate Wednesday volunteer group in the maintenanceinstallationand care of plant collections with careful attention to planting plans record keeping and proper plant identification.

• Manage andmaintaingarden infrastructure including irrigationsystem pathways waterfeaturepond and general garden trash clean up.

• Interact with the public in a positive cheerful manner.

• Collaborate with engagement staff stewardship staff and consultants on the execution of garden and landscape construction installation and care of new plantings provides inspiration and technical advice for programs and occasionally leads garden tours.

• Abide by the policies and best practices to guide great garden design and exceptional horticultural standards in balance with their natural surroundings and historic integrity.

• Check infrequentlywith Southeast Gardens Senior Horticulturist andcommunicatesefficiently and effectively via all Microsoft applications (Word Excel Outlook 365 Teams) garden design drawings phone calls text messages and in-person meetings.

This is a limited term nonexempt position 12 hours/week reporting directly to the Southeast Gardens Senior Horticulturist.

WhatYoullNeed:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:

• A high school diploma orGED.

• Three or more years of hands-on experience and an employment history that shows increasing responsibilities in the public garden field.

• Knowledge or experience in the following areas: arboriculture perennials annual displays woody plant care pruning and other technical gardening skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural care and conservation cataloguing stewardship and applied practice.

• Ability to inspire confidence andmaintaineffective working relationships at all levels of theorganizationincluding staffvolunteersand diverse public constituencies.

• A proven passionate commitment to the values mission and purposes represented by The Trustees

• Able to handle the physical demands of thejobincluding routinely climbing a ladder lifting loads up to 40 pounds and working outside in all weather conditions.

• Significant experienceusing hand and power tools andabilityto repair andmaintainequipment.

• Experience supervising staffinternsand/or volunteers.

• Able to work some nights and weekends to prepare forspecial eventsor to ensure the safety of the public.

• Preferred:

• A bachelors degree or associate degree in horticulturebotanyor related field desirable.

• Pesticide Applicators License 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 valid drivers license as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving needed

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.

• 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 .