POSITION DESCRIPTION

March 2022

Seasonal Gardener
Association Mission and Values

The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a 501(c)3 Colorado non-profit corporation dedicated to
preserving, perpetuating, and improving the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua by
enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social, and recreational
experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary
simplicity, and music, oration, and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance,
respite, and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by the Colorado
Chautauqua.
General Description

The Seasonal Gardener is a seasonal (May 1 thru Sept 28), non-exempt, non-benefited position
responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all landscape and garden features within
Chautauqua Park. Some weekend work may be required during periods of extreme hot weather.
For emergency and inclement weather reporting purposes, this position is non-essential.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure that the gardens, flower planters, niche gardens, cottage and park lawns are

• Plant flowers or other horticulture as needed and directed
• Assist Facilities and Preservation team with various tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Staff Horticulturist
Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with landscape maintenance work and familiarity with hand tools, a plus
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring continuous walking, standing, bending, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

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Behavioral Traits and Attitudes

• Reliable and punctual
• Listens well, follows directions
• High energy team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Self-motivated and able to work independently,
• Proactive, look for ways in which too be more helpful, stay busy
• Comfortable interacting with guests and staff, always courteous, positive face of

Chautauqua
Additional Qualifications

Every employee at the Colorado Chautauqua Association is expected to be a creative problem
solver as well as possess a strong and positive attitude regarding hospitality and customer
service, striving to provide a high-quality guest experience through every action taken.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or
qualification associated with the job.

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