Seasonal Fine Gardener

Seasonal Fine Gardener

Join as a seasonal fine gardener for the Trustees of Reservations and help care for the gardens at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, MA.

Founded in 1891, The Trustees of Reservations is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. It protects over 50,000 acres of historic, scenic, and ecological spaces throughout Massachusetts, supported entirely by visitors, volunteers, and members.

• Salary/Hourly Rate: $21
• Hours per week: 22
• Job type:
  Onsite, Limited Term (April–November)
• Location:
  
  Bradley Estate, Canton, MA

• Perform all duties related to the installation, maintenance, and care of permanent and seasonal plantings, including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, deadheading, pruning, and staking.
• Motivate and lead Wednesday volunteer group in maintenance and installation, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and proper plant identification.
• Maintain garden infrastructure such as irrigation systems, pathways, and water features, and manage trash cleanup.
• Interact with the public in a positive, cheerful manner.
• Collaborate with engagement staff, stewardship staff, and consultants on garden and landscape construction projects, providing technical guidance and occasionally leading garden tours.
• Adhere to policies and best practices for garden design and horticultural standards that respect historic integrity.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior Horticulturist and use Microsoft applications to report progress.

• A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in horticulture, botany, or a related field.
• At least three years of hands‑on experience in public garden settings, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities.
• Knowledge or experience in arboriculture, perennials, annual displays, woody plant care, pruning, and related technical gardening skills.
• Strong horticultural care, conservation, and stewardship knowledge, with cataloguing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff, volunteers, and diverse public constituencies.
• A passion for The Trustees’ mission and values.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 40 lbs, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience with hand and power tools, including maintenance and repair.
• Leadership experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Availability for occasional nights and weekends.
• Preferred:
  Certified horticulturist with five or more years of experience; pesticide applicator’s license.

• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license; required following the Trustees’ driving policy if job requires driving.
• Clean criminal background check.

• 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Access to free and discounted admission and membership at more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Free entry to all Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, and merchandise.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
The Trustees is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected status. We encourage applications from historically marginalized groups and others.