Horticulture Laborer

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their horticulture team. This part-time seasonal role involves performing physically demanding tasks to maintain beautiful gardens and horticultural areas. Responsibilities include mulching, weeding, planting, and interacting with visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and a passion for horticulture. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusivity, and contribute to a positive visitor experience while working outdoors in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; horticulture courses preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks such as mulching, weeding, and planting.
• Interact with visitors and answer basic horticulture-related questions.

Skills

Horticulture Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Physical Stamina

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Courses in Horticulture or Related Fields

Tools

Hand Tools

Landscaping Equipment

Job description

Supervisor: Director of Horticulture
Location: 216 St. Joseph
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time Seasonal
Organizational Function: Front Line Staff

PURPOSE:
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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional courses in horticulture or related fields preferred.
• General knowledge of horticulture or natural resources preferred.
• 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.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Minnetrista’s culture is team-oriented and collaborative. To that end, all position responsibilities include the following three performance expectations & priorities:

• Achieve the organization’s purpose by demonstrating Minnetrista’s vision, values, mission, goals, and strategies daily.
• Help others achieve the organization’s purpose through collaboration and teamwork.
• Carry out job functions by completing the following essential duties directly:

JOB DUTIES:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain. Perform physically strenuous activities, including standing, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, crawling, and crouching at any given time. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Move about a 40-acre main campus. Work hours require flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minnetrista values diversity and inclusivity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.