Plant Curatorial Fellow: Historic Garden & Archives

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; Winterthur (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO including holidays, vac,

403b with employer match

Store and cafe discounts

Free general admission for you and a+

Job summary

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library invites applications for a Plant Curatorial Fellowship, a one-year temporary position beginning January 5, 2027, with possible extension. The Fellowship focuses on garden curation, collection management, and historic landscape interpretation, emphasizing the Winterthur Garden’s twentieth-century “wild garden” style.

The Fellow will document living collections (peonies), conduct archival research in the library, and collaborate across departments to develop

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university in Natural Science or Humanities with one year of experience in a garden or museum setting.
• Ability to document living collections and perform archival research.
• Interest in historic garden curation and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Document living collection using plant records and ArcGIS Online, ensuring accurate records.
• Inventory garden areas and assess health of key collections for long-term care.
• Research garden collections (e.g., Peony) using archives to develop educational narratives.
• Create narratives using ArcGIS StoryMaps or digital platforms to share collection stories.
• Expand educational outreach through talks and programs.
• Pursue publication opportunities for research discoveries.
• Photographically document the living collection for records and outreach.
• Understand Winterthur Garden history, design intent, and environmental stewardship.
• Attend garden lectures and programs; travel to related gardens for research.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Plant knowledge

Horticulture basics

Research methods

GIS familiarity

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science or Humanities

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS StoryMaps

Database programs

Job description

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library invites applications for a Plant Curatorial Fellowship, a one-year temporary position beginning January 5, 2027, with possible extension. The Fellowship focuses on garden curation, collection management, and historic landscape interpretation, emphasizing the Winterthur Garden’s twentieth-century “wild garden” style.

The Fellow will document living collections (peonies), conduct archival research in the library, and collaborate across departments to develop