Plant Specialist

Function: Assist Plant Specialist with plants for sale in Gardens Shop

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with watering, deadheading, ticketing, and maintenance of plants in Gardens Shop
• Care of plants including propagation, repotting, and watering nursery and greenhouse areas
• Interaction with visitors

Requirements/Expectations:

• Able to work independently
• Able to lift 20 pounds
• Some horticultural knowledge beneficial
• Able to stoop and bend
• Accept direction and guidance from Plant Specialists
• Complete required orientation and training
• Follow Longwood Gardens' policies, procedures and standards
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact with visitors

Time Required:

• A minimum of one 4-hour shift per week