General description:
• Work as a member of the horticulture team of the Berkshire Botanical
Garden in maintaining the ornamental gardens, display areas,
greenhouse collections and nurseries
• Work under the supervision of the director of horticulture or senior
gardeners
• Supervise interns and volunteers assisting in the garden work
Responsibilities:
• Spring cleanup, soil preparation, planting out of annuals, perennials and
woody plants and assist in development of new and existing gardens
• Maintain individual display gardens, greenhouse collections and
nurseries with the horticulture staff and volunteers
• Upkeep of compost piles, tool collection and horticultural storage areas
• Production and placing of plant labels
• Assist with special events and perform other duties as may be required
Qualifications:
• The successful candidate will have a solid practical knowledge of all
aspects of horticulture with several years of relevant professional
experience
• Excellent physical stamina
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as a team member, as well as alone
• A passion for plants and gardening
• An eye for details and design, patience and a sense of humor
Classification:
• Full-time seasonal (April through October @ 40 hrs/week)
Position starting:
• March 30, 2015
For more information:
• Contact Dorthe Hviid, Director of Horticulture at (413) 298-4505 or by
e-mail at dhviid@berkshirebotanical.org. To apply send resume and
cover letter to the attention of Dorthe Hviid.