Assistant Horticulturist

Responsibilities

• Install vibrant plants for permanent and seasonal displays.
• Reimagine new plantings to reinvigorate historic garden areas while preserving their character defining features.
• Plan and implement garden tasks including installation and maintenance of woody and herbaceous plants, mulching, weeding, watering, string trimming, and edging.
• Supervise and adopt a leadership role with volunteers and interns in the management and maintenance of garden beds and natural areas.
• Participate in Seasonal festival change outs.
• Assist in receiving and unloading plant material.
• Monitor nursery/holding plants for sustained health and develop a plan with the Director of Horticulture to improve outcomes.
• Acquire and maintain a pesticide applicators licensing for the State of IN.
• Provide horticultural information to the public through tours and classes.
• Assist other departments as necessary with demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team; be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.
• Serve as Newfields ambassador in the garden through excellent guest relations and responding to requests in a cordial and friendly manner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance, and plant care with an understanding of seasonal tasks.
• Ability to start seeds with basic knowledge of plant propagation techniques.
• Safe operation of equipment including tractor, skid steer, chainsaw and other tools to clear and maintain the garden.
• Organizational skills to efficiently schedule seasonal tasks and activities.
• Basic Computer skills to communicate with colleagues.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in horticulture, botany, or a related field.
• Twelve months of understanding and implementing seasonal change outs and garden cultural management and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with in-depth knowledge of plants, their cultivation and identification.

Skills

• Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance, and plant care with an understanding of seasonal tasks.
• Ability to start seeds with basic knowledge of plant propagation techniques.
• Safe operation of equipment including tractor, skid steer, chainsaw and other tools to clear and maintain the garden.
• Organizational skills to efficiently schedule seasonal tasks and activities.
• Basic Computer skills to communicate with colleagues.

Benefits

• A competitive wage is offered for all positions.
• A generous benefits package for full-time positions.