Horticulture Laborer

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens • Muncie, IN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform physically demanding labor to maintain the gardens and horticultural areas at Minnetrista. This includes heavy lifting, mulching, weeding, planting, and other routine grounds maintenance. Support the horticulture team in accomplishing daily and weekly assignments while ensuring a welcoming and positive visitor and volunteer experience. To be successful in this position, an individual must be aligned with Minnetrista’s cultural values and visitor-centric focus. The incumbent ensures effective working relationships by cultivating and maintaining professional credibility with all staff, administration, and volunteers. The individual demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, and a positive attitude while working collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the organization and community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, extended periods of standing, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle around the grounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional courses in horticulture or related fields preferred.
• General knowledge of horticulture or natural resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks such as mulching, weeding, raking, digging, and planting.
• Load, transport, and distribute materials such as soil, mulch, and plants.
• Use hand tools and basic landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist in the care of gardens and natural areas, including watering, pruning, and deadheading plants.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including proper storage of tools and materials.
• Greet and interact with visitors in a professional manner, answering basic horticulture-related questions.
• Follow and maintain current knowledge of safe gardening measures, utilizing appropriate safety gear and equipment.
• Perform all other duties required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED