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