Horticultural Fellowship: Public Garden & Estate Steward

Winterthur; Delaware; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off (holidays, PTO)

403b with employer match

Store and cafe discounts

Free general admission for you and a.1

Descripción de la vacante

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library offers the Ellen B. Cleveland Horticultural Fellowship for a recent graduate to learn all aspects of caring for a public historic garden and landscape. The fellow works under horticulture staff and independently to preserve design intent and plant health.

They will learn safety, fertilizing, pruning, mowing, pest control, and cultural requirements, with exposure to budgeting, fundraising, and programming.

Formación

• Enrolled student or recent graduate with six semesters of horticulture coursework.
• Graduate with one year of practical horticulture experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of IPM and plant taxonomy and anatomy.

Responsabilidades

• Garden & Estate Maintenance: assist with overall appearance and plant health.
• Site Maintenance: assist with paths, walls, signs, and benches.
• Aesthetic & Environmental Stewardship: understand history and conservation principles.
• Garden Programming: assist with garden lectures and events.
• Continuing Education: participate in training courses on equipment and plant identification.

Conocimientos

Operate hand-tools safely

Oral and written directions

Gardening terminology

IPM knowledge

Plant identification

Educación

Six semesters of horticulture coursework

1 year hands-on horticulture experience

Descripción del empleo

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library offers the Ellen B. Cleveland Horticultural Fellowship for a recent graduate to learn all aspects of caring for a public historic garden and landscape. The fellow works under horticulture staff and independently to preserve design intent and plant health.

They will learn safety, fertilizing, pruning, mowing, pest control, and cultural requirements, with exposure to budgeting, fundraising, and programming.