Horticultural Professional

Job Summary

The Trustees of Reservations is seeking a skilled Horticultural Professional to join our team at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, MA. As a Seasonal Fine Gardener, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and care of permanent and seasonal plantings, including perennial and shrub borders, tree care, and pathways. You will also lead volunteer groups and collaborate with engagement staff, stewardship staff, and consultants on garden and landscape construction.

This is a limited term, nonexempt position, 22 hours/week, reporting directly to the Southeast Gardens Senior Horticulturist. We offer a competitive salary of $21/hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced horticultural professional who can work independently and as part of a team. If you have a passion for plants, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative nature, we encourage you to apply.

About The Trustees

The Trustees of Reservations is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization. We protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public.

About the Role

As a Seasonal Fine Gardener, you will be responsible for:

• Working independently to perform all duties associated with installation, maintenance, and care of permanent and seasonal plantings.
• LLeading Wednesday volunteer group in the maintenance, installation, and care of plant collections.
• Managing and maintaining garden infrastructure, including irrigation system, pathways, water features, pond, and general garden trash clean up.
• Interacting with the public in a positive, cheerful manner.
• Collaborating with engagement staff, stewardship staff, and consultants on the execution of garden and landscape construction.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor's degree or two-year associate degree in horticulture, botany, or related field.
• 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 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 and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

The Trustees offers a comprehensive benefits package, including sick time, reciprocity with local museums and cultural institutions, discounts on event tickets and merchandise, and free entry to all Trustees properties.

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