1 Specialty Gardener - Native Plants Job in Charlottesville, VA
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc. is Hiring a Specialty Gardener - Native Plants Near Charlottesville, VA
- Performs routine maintenance tasks in the gardens and landscape surrounding the Visitor Center and Saunders-Monticello Trail in conjunction with the Trail team. This includes creating planting plans and maintenance schedules, weed and pest control, pruning, deadheading, fertilizing, seed collection, propagation, maintenance of storm water retention components, irrigation, green roof care, mulching, plant labeling, watering, litter control, and snow removal.
- The native gardener will report to the Trail and Natural Lands Manager to locate and document native species of interest in surrounding lands owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
- Leads projects and staff members helping in the gardens and landscape at the Visitor Center and Saunders-Monticello Trail.
- Assists with programming and tours of native gardens at the Trail and Visitors Center.
- Assists gardeners and groundskeepers throughout the Monticello property as needed.
- Communicates with Trail and Natural Lands Manager to order fertilizers, pesticides, mulch, and other necessary maintenance supplies.
- Proven horticultural skills and background including knowledge of native plants, pruning, soils, fertilizers, pests, and their control (Integrated Pest Management), irrigation systems, seed harvesting, native plant identification and care including perennials, trees, and shrubs.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with peers and visitors, follow and give directions, organize a daily schedule, speak in public and work under pressure and in changing circumstances.
- The ability to safely operate and make basic adjustments to power equipment, such as string trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers and power shears.
- The ability to obtain Virginia State certified pesticide applicator license.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License.
- The Specialty Gardener will perform extensive manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- The ability to walk and work on inclines and rocky and uneven terrain is essential.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Associate degree or equivalent in Horticulture or related field.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package
- Free admission to Monticello and partner institutions
- Beautiful grounds and walking trails
- Employee discount in the café, gift shop, and Monticello catalog
Job Summary
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$35k-48k (estimate)
03/15/2024
06/11/2024
monticello.org
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
200 - 500
1923
LESLIE BOWMAN
$50M - $200M
Arts & Culture
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About Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc.
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation (formerly the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation) owns and operates Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson and the only home in America on the elite World Heritage List of the United Nations. Incorporated in 1923, after the federal government waived its third opportunity to acquire Monticello for the nation, the Foundation purchased the house and land from the Levy family, stewards of the estate for 89 years. As a private, nonprofit organization, the Foundation receives no regular federal or state budget support for its twofold mission of preserv...ation and education. Since 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation has steadily expanded its role as a museum and educational institution. Its facilities now include the house and gardens on nearly 2,000 of Jefferson's original 5,000 acres; the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies next door at Kenwood, a headquarters for Jeffersonian research and teaching and home to the Jefferson Library; and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, which propagates heirloom varieties and makes them available to institutions and individuals. The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center hosts state-of-the art exhibits for visitors of all ages. It serves as the gateway to Jeffersons timeless Monticello, preparing guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop through dynamic content presenting fresh perspectives on Monticello and the enduring significance of Jeffersons life and ideas. About a half a million people visit Monticello each year.
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