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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum seeks a passionate, detail-oriented horticulturist to join our team. Our horticulture team grows a wide range of plant material from tropical and orchids to woody perennials and biennials, for seasonal installations at the center of the Gardner Museum’s historic palace. This is a rare opportunity to grow and maintain year-round plant installations and to contribute to all stages of our work from propagation to managing mature specimens. You’ll have the opportunity to hone key skills in pruning, potting, fertilization, and watering, all tasks which are essential to the health of our plant collection. Over time, there are opportunities to build off of these fundamental skills and layer in more advanced responsibilities.
Summary of Position
Horticulturists are responsible for greenhouse, nursery and courtyard activities as directed by the Assistant Director of Horticulture. Primary work location will be in Hingham, MA with some travel to Boston for onsite work at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Responsibilities
General maintenance of Museum’s living collection including pruning, watering and fertilizing
Transporting plants in and out of Museum greenhouse and courtyard
Transporting plants to and from greenhouses in Hingham and Boston
Museum Courtyard maintenance to include pruning, watering, fertilizing and removing plants
Upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouses and greenhouse work areas
Application of OMRI-listed pesticides and fungicides, in addition to releases of beneficial insects
Recording greenhouse activities and IPM records
May be called upon to assist with educational groups and/or tours
General research on horticultural techniques
Other duties as directed by the Assistant Director of Horticulture
Requirements
1-2 years’ experience in horticulture in greenhouses, farms or gardens
Familiarity with greenhouse operations and use of organic pesticides
Curiosity, willingness to ask questions and eagerness to learn
Ability to clearly communicate with colleagues to share observations
Ability to work independently within a small team and take initiative towards shared priorities
Ability to use judgment in interpreting and following written and verbal instructions
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs or to assist another person in moving plants and supplies up to 100 lbs
Ability to handle physical requirements that include moving hoses, standing for long periods, and working in hot conditions
Valid driver’s license and good driving record; comfortable driving a box truck
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Posted on October 11