Greenhouse Assistant

Mount Vernon•Mount Vernon, VA

1d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Greenhouse Assistant is a part-time, non-exempt status position, working within the Gardens and Landscapes Department under the direct supervision of the Greenhouse Supervisor. The Greenhouse Assistant supports the overall mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and the Department to preserve, care for, and interpret the Association’s historic, cultural, and natural resources. This person assists with the day-to-day operations of Mount Vernon’s behind the scenes production greenhouse complex to include greenhouses, hoop houses, lath house, and raised beds.

Requirements

At least one year of greenhouse or plant care work experience.
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and possess effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme high and low temperatures.
Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to navigate uneven terrain.
The incumbent will frequently handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel and Outlook).
Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Basic plant identification skills and propagation experience desired.

Responsibilities

Watering, seed sowing, transplanting and general care and maintenance of plants within the production greenhouse complex at the direction of the Greenhouse Supervisor.
Keeping production areas clean and organized and assisting with sanitizing plant pots.
Stocking and maintaining the seasonal plant sales area for the gift shop.
Working with other horticulture staff to set-up, work during and take-down the annual spring and fall Mount Vernon Historic Plant Sales which includes: labeling, pricing and grooming plant material, restocking plant material and providing good customer service.
Collecting seeds from the estate gardens and landscape and cleaning seeds for in-house use as well as retail sales.
Using current best practices, responsible stewardship, and environmental stewardship when performing tasks.
Maintaining records of work activities and submitting information for monthly reports.
Interacting positively with visitors, answering questions and giving directions.
Practicing and maintaining safety standards and procedures in all work areas and assuring others’ work safely as well.
Working independently and with minimum supervision, however, certain tasks require individual to work closely with other horticulture staff in a team setting.
Conducting all work in accordance with the Mount Vernon Ladies Association’s procedures and guidelines.
Performing other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor and carrying out the completion of special assignments.