Historic Landscape Steward: Horticulture & Arboriculture

American Conservation Experience; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Housing not provided

Training travel reimbursement

Professional development stipend

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

Job summary

American Conservation Experience (ACE) seeks a Landscape Stewardship Corps member to preserve historic landscapes at Natchez National Historical Park. You will work with park staff to care for Melrose gardens, learning horticulture and arboriculture while safeguarding cultural landscapes.

Start Jan 4, 2027; end by Jul 3, 2027 (26-week minimum). Daily tasks include planting, pruning, soil prep, and seasonal care for ornamentals, with opportunities in historic infrastructure preservation.

Qualifications

• Willing to represent ACE and partner in a positive, professional manner.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be 21+ to drive due to ACE requirements.
• Willing to undergo required criminal history checks.
• Complete biweekly timesheets and end-of-term evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, mulching, watering, and weeding historic gardens and grounds.
• Prepare soil, maintain turf areas, planting beds and landscape features.
• Identify and remove invasive vegetation and care for ornamentals.
• Provide seasonal care for camellias, azaleas, laurels, and other shrubs/trees.
• Participate in supervised arboriculture activities and basic tree care.
• Learn plant identification and routine maintenance practices.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Job description

American Conservation Experience (ACE) seeks a Landscape Stewardship Corps member to preserve historic landscapes at Natchez National Historical Park. You will work with park staff to care for Melrose gardens, learning horticulture and arboriculture while safeguarding cultural landscapes.

Start Jan 4, 2027; end by Jul 3, 2027 (26-week minimum). Daily tasks include planting, pruning, soil prep, and seasonal care for ornamentals, with opportunities in historic infrastructure preservation.