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SalaryAbout The Organization:
The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000+ acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.
Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With 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 agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s experience special.
Long Hill is an historic 114-acre property which includes a distinctive mix of gardens containing perennials, 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 by nearly 100 acres of woodland containing two miles of trails. The Trustees are currently focused on sustainability, educating and engaging the public, and improving and elevating our public gardens.
The Seasonal Fine Gardener will conduct various landscape and garden maintenance tasks throughout the property with a special focus on new gardens, greenhouses and landscapes. He or she will work side by side with the horticulturist for these spaces, as well as with volunteers and other site staff. The Seasonal Fine Gardener will also lend support for special events and other programs.
Position Summary:
This position is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt opportunity suited to a skilled gardener with an energetic, positive personality and strong work ethic. The position is expected to begin in July and end in late October. The Fine Gardener will be based at Long Hill in Beverly, MA and reports to the Horticulturist. The successful candidate will have a high level of horticultural skill, a passion for plants, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative nature. He or she will be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
In This Role You Will:
Essential Functions:
The Fine Gardener will employ their hands -on skills and technical expertise in routine garden maintenance including planting, pruning, weeding, deadheading, staking, mulching, raking, edging, labeling, watering and pruning.
Positively motivate and organize volunteers.
Engage with the public in an open and positive manner.
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years’ experience in estate or fine gardening preferred
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 to identify weeds 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 communication skills.
Other Requirements:
Valid driver’s license required
Background check required
Working Conditions
Variable outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to lift 40 pounds required
The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
