Qualifications REQUIRED:

- Minimum 2-3 year industry experience working as a gardener/estate gardener, at retail nursery or equivalent.

- A qualified candidate must come prepared with a strong horticulture background and detailed knowledge of perennials, annuals, woody plants in terms of their identification, cultural conditions, growing/flowering seasons and growth rate.

- Must possess a base knowledge of pruning techniques, planting and installation layout.

- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills including extensive computer skills: Word, Excel, Google Suite.

- 2 years working with complex database systems and/or drafting.

- Experience in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, DynaScape or other Landscape software.

- Excellent organization and time management skills.

- Experience in professional plant procurement and nursery care.

- Experience measuring and drafting properties.

- Ability to follow directions, keep on top of complex tasks and see project through to completion.

- Must work well independently and as a team member.

- Able and willing to assist in garden tasks as needed.

- Able to maintain accuracy while working at a fast pace.

- Willing to work outside in all seasons and weather conditions.

- Energetic and healthy; able to lift at least 50 lbs.

- Reliable transportation.

Qualifications PREFERRED:

- Experience in Vectorworks Landscape software.

- Experience in container design.

- Experience designing residential gardens.

DESIGN ASSOCIATE DUTIES:

Measuring, Drafting & Design:

- Implements small garden designs for current maintenance clients at Management request.

- Designs and implements specified client containers.

- Assists Owner with new design projects by visiting sites with owner, taking notes and collaborating with Owner.

- Work with Design Assistant to measure gardens for current and prospective clients.

- Draft/Draw plans for Designer as requested for current and prospective clients.

- Works with Design Assistant to develop Vectorworks for Company at Owner’s request.

Plant Purchasing support for Design Assistant:

- Keeps accurate record of all plant purchases and plant nursery inventory using Drive documents.

- Ensures Office Coordinator has accurate documentation of purchases for each client.

- Travels to different nurseries assigned by Owner to pick up specified plants and delivers to clients and nursery.

- Procures maintenance fill-in plants and insures Maintenance Manager has correct information for scheduling planting.

- Keeps nursery plants watered and healthy.

Research, Record-keeping and Development:

- Ensures up-to-date photo documenting of installations and gardens is supplied to Office Coordinator for proper record keeping.

- Assists Owner as requested in promoting the image of the Artful Garden through the development and upkeep of website and other forms.

- Researches plant availability, plant substitutions as requested by Owner.

Installation Lead:

- Procures plants for installation; keeps accurate recordkeeping.

- Prepares plants for delivery to clients assuring full inventory ready by installation date.

- Informs Owner of any inventory shortages, secures replacement.

- Acts as lead during installation: layout, planting, cleanup, photo recordkeeping, communication to Office Coordinator of exact inventory.

Works with Maintenance Team:

- Works with Project Manager and Maintenance Manager as requested to perform first time walkthroughs with clients.

- Works as Garden Coach alongside specific clients as scheduled by Management.

Horticulturist:

- Works in scheduled gardens at the request of Project Manager and/or Owner.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

Depending on applicant, this is a part-time Design Associate or full time Design Associate/Horticulturist position. All employees receive 7 days holiday pay, accrued paid time off and employee stipends and bonuses. Full-time employees are entitled to health care benefits.

Starting pay rate DOE $27-30/hour.

To Apply: Please send letter of interest to sue@theartfulgarden.net

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person