Horticulturist I

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum • Boston, MA

33d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented horticulturist to join our team. Our horticulture team grows a wide range of plant material from tropicals and orchids to perennials and biennials for seasonal installations at the center of the Gardner Museum’s historic palace. This is a rare opportunity to grow and maintain year-round plant installations and to contribute to all stages of our work from propagation to managing mature specimens. You’ll have the opportunity to hone key skills in pruning, potting, fertilization, and watering, all tasks which are essential to the health of our plant collection. Over time, there are opportunities to build off of these fundamental skills and layer in more advanced responsibilities. Horticulturists are responsible for greenhouse, nursery and courtyard activities as directed by the Director of Horticulture. Primary work location will be the greenhouses in Hingham, MA with some travel to Boston for onsite work at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in horticulture in greenhouses, farms, and/or gardens.
• Curiosity, willingness to ask questions and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues to share observations.
• Ability to work independently within a small team and take initiative towards shared priorities.
• Ability to use judgment in interpreting and following written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds or to assist another person in moving plants and supplies up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to handle physical requirements that include moving hoses, standing for long periods, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, and working in hot conditions.
• Commitment to advancing the ISGM’s strategic initiatives.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

• Museum and/or non-profit experience.
• Familiarity with greenhouse operations and use of organic pesticides.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record; comfortable driving a box truck.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of the Museum's living collection including pruning, watering and fertilizing.
• Transporting plants between the Museum Courtyard and Hingham greenhouses.
• Museum Courtyard maintenance to include pruning, watering, fertilizing, and removing plants.
• Upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouses and greenhouse work areas.
• Application of OMRI-listed pesticides and fungicides, in addition to releases of beneficial insects.
• Recording greenhouse activities and IPM records.
• May be called upon to assist with educational groups and/or tours.
• General research on horticultural techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees