Gardener
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Start Date: a.s.a.p. Compensation: $24/hr
The Voelker Orth Museum, in Flushing, is recruiting a part-time gardener. This is an independent contractor position. The gardener is responsible for the on-going care of the Museum’s Victorian-style garden, supported in their work by volunteers, and a lawn service. Up to 15 hours per week, seasonally variable. There are available work hours year-round.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Propagates, plants, cultivates and maintain s garden and handles fertilizing, pruning, composting, and watering plans
- Maintains the greenhouse and shed
- Orders plant material and supplies for the garden
- Maintains a safe, clean and secure garden work environment and a comprehensive record of plantings and purchases;
- Serves on the Museum's Garden and Grounds Committee;
- Participates in selected public programs related to gardening (optional)
- Oversees care of Museum’s indoor plants (optional)
Qualifications/Requirements
- Degree in ornamental horticulture, or related degree, or minimum of 5-years professional experience
- NYS Certified for garden chemical handling
- Physical ability to lift 25 lbs and handle routine gardening tasks
- Multi-lingual candidates welcome: ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English required
Additional Information
About the Museum: A NYC Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the Voelker Orth Museum is located on a corner property that was formerly a family residence. An educational institution practicing ornamental horticulture, the Museum maintains a Victorian-style garden.
NOTE: The Museum contracts a lawn service, has an irrigation system, and uses tree pruning services
Contact Information
Voelker Orth Museum
Contact Name: Deborah Silverfine
Email: director@vomuseum.org
Phone: 718-359-6227