Gardener (Beltline Arboretum Lead)

Trees Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused urban forestry group is seeking a Gardener (Beltline Arboretum Lead) to perform horticultural care and lead volunteer efforts. This full-time, on-site position requires outdoor work in various conditions and offers a salary of $18.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Partial work apparel

Professional Development opportunities

Paid time off

Subsidized medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors for 8 hours in various weather conditions.
• Current tetanus shot is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out horticultural care and maintenance tasks including watering and mulching.
• Lead groups of volunteers to assist in garden maintenance.
• Safely operate trees Atlanta vehicles and various equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver's license

Effective communication

Tools

Hand-powered equipment

Gas-powered equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Gardener (Beltline Arboretum Lead) role at Trees Atlanta.

Employment type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Employment classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Benefits: Partial work apparel, Professional Development opportunities, PTO, paid holidays including your birthday, subsidized medical and dental insurance, ancillary insurance (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Legal), 403(b) retirement with a company match after one year.

About Trees Atlanta: Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non‑profit community group committed to protecting and improving Atlanta’s urban forest through planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, the organization works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace across the metro area. The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum, managed in partnership with Atlanta Beltline Inc. and the City of Atlanta, is a public garden focused on native plant promotion, education, restoration, and demonstration. This position is full‑time, on‑site and not eligible for remote work.

You Will Get To

• Work with other like‑minded individuals in a non‑profit setting.
• Carry out all aspects of horticultural care and garden maintenance tasks, including watering, mulching, weeding, and invasive vegetation management in the garden’s general collections.
• Remove invasive plants and other weeds from planted areas, using manual and chemical methods.
• Lead groups of up to 15 volunteers to assist with garden maintenance tasks.
• Log completed work each day using a smartphone and upload to our server and database through Survey123.
• Assist with care and security of all buildings and gardens—cleaning, removing trash, locking/unlocking, and arming/disarming, per organizational protocols.
• Safely operate Trees Atlanta vehicles (trucks and utility vehicles) and a variety of hand and gas‑powered equipment, including string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, shovel, rake, and backpack sprayer.
• Interface with the public as a responsible ambassador to communicate Trees Atlanta’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license (minimum three‑year history) and a clean record.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with other team members.
• Detail‑oriented, willing to perform repetitive tasks, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to work an 8‑hour outdoor shift in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs, and work on uneven terrain.
• Availability for a 5‑day schedule (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm).
• Willingness to interact with the public in a professional, positive manner.
• Current tetanus shot.

To Apply

Complete the online application and upload a resume and questionnaire responses. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and only candidates who meet the desired experience and skills will be contacted for interviews. This posting will be removed when an acceptable number of qualified applicants has been received.

Background Verification Disclaimer

• All final candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta participates in the Federal Drug Free Workplace Program).
• Final candidates for positions that require driving company‑owned vehicles must also pass a Motor Vehicle Report review; eligible drivers must pass a DOT physical.
• All new hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta complies with DHS regulations and is a registered E‑Verify employer.

Trees Atlanta is a registered E‑Verify employer.