Assistant Gardener position Part-Time/ Seasonal

Watertown MA

Description

Assistant Gardener position with Green Urb Gardens Green Urb Gardens is a Fine Gardening business focused on serving clients in and around Watertown, MA. Founded in 2017 by Meghan O’Connell, Green Urb Garden’s services include Garden Design, Plant Installation, and Horticultural Maintenance. Our mission is to create more beauty, abundance, and healthy ecosystems through our work. As we face an ever-changing climate and more severe weather patterns, we are dedicated to creating resilient landscapes through the use of native and edible plants. By supporting us, you also support the future of mindful landscaping as we train and collaborate with the next generation of environmentally- helpful horticulturalists. More information is available at www.greenurbgardens.com Position Summary The Assistant Gardener will report to the on-site Lead Gardener, and will use horticultural skills/knowledge to enhance each client’s garden in the most effective way. The position is based in Watertown, MA with daily travel to our gardens throughout the area including: Brighton, Newton, Belmont, Cambridge, and Arlington. You must either have a car to use for this job or be able to meet in Watertown to carpool in the company truck daily. Position benefits, including vacation time and paid educational opportunities, vary depending on experience level. This is a part-time, seasonal position: hours vary from 10-20 hours per week. The work season begins in mid-March/early April and ends at the start of December. Major Responsibilities * Development in and use of horticultural skills: hand-weeding, hand-pruning shrubs and small trees, hauling mulch/compost/soil, planting, fertilizing, and controlling for pests/diseases. * Work closely/collaborate with the company Manager and other Gardeners * Develop and implement leadership abilities: use learned skills to solve problems as they arise * Assist in creating and planting brand new gardens for clients that also help local wildlife and pollinators thrive * Contribute to company culture of environmentalism and respect for all * Be physically able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in hot, cold, or wet conditions * Be open to giving and receiving feedback to/from the company Manager * Position can also include Garden Design, if candidate has design knowledge and skills Application Instructions Interested applicants are encouraged to submit the following application materials: cover letter, resume, and 2 work references. Please send application materials and any questions to: Meghan O’Connell [please use craigslist relay email to send in your application] Green Urb Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.