New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill believes diversity in nature promotes a healthy, vigorous garden. We believe that diversity among our staff promotes a healthy work environment and a vigorous organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe in diversity of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, and all the other traits that make us unique.

New England is an equal opportunity employer.

NEBG at Tower Hill does not require its staff to be vaccinated for Covid-19, but we urge everyone to receive an updated dose as they become available to protect themselves and each other.

The Temporary Outdoor Display Gardener is expected to carry out the responsibilities of the job in ways that support NEBG's mission and to its commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming organization.

• Beingwelcomingtoallstaffandthe public
• Berespectfulofstaffdifferencesandpreferences
• Usegenderneutralcommunicationstyles
• Respecteveryone'spronouns
• Makeeffortstosupportadiversework

Job Description

This is a temporary position, as described in the Tower Hill Employee Handbook. Temporary employees are hired for a limited duration (typically not longer than a six-month period) to supplement the work force or to assist in completion of a specific project. Temporary employees are on WCHS' payroll and receive legally mandated benefits (such as Social Security, workers' compensation insurance and paid sick time).

The Temporary Outdoor Display Gardener is responsible for:

• WorkingwithintheformalgardenteamunderthedirectionoftheDirectorofHorticultureandother full-time horticulture staff to maintain assigned garden areas to high standards
• Supportingthemaintenanceofgardeninfrastructureandreportingmaintenanceneedstothe appropriate staff
• Performingotherdutiesasassigned

Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills

• Willinglyandcheerfullyintegratesworkofhorticulturedepartmentwiththeeffortsofother
• Comfortably interacts with Garden visitors.
• Performsdutiesinamannerconsistentwithapublicgardenservingadiverseaudienceinaccordance with directed practices and procedures.

Supervision and Training

• Onlinetrainingandpersonalsafetyand/orgardentrainingasassigned
• Workswithanawarenessofsurroundingsandvigilanttoanypossiblethreattothesafetyofvisitors, volunteers, and staff or to their property. Ensures all concerns are reported promptly.
• Reportsallmishaps,injuries,andincidentsimmediatelytosupervisoror
• ComplieswithprovisionsofthecurrentEmployeeHandbook,allpublishedpersonnelpolicies,andthe requirements of the job description.
• Use and preventative maintenance of equipment, tools, vehicles, and irrigation

Safety

• Workswithanawarenessofsurroundingsandvigilanttoanypossiblethreattothesafetyofstaffand the public, or to Tower Hill property.Ensures all concerns are reported promptly.
• Reportsallaccidentsandinjuriesimmediatelytoanimmediatesupervisorand/orChiefFinancial& Operations Officer, or designee.
• ComplieswithprovisionsofthecurrentEmployeeHandbook,allpublishedpersonnelpolicies,andthe requirements of the job description.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Mustbeabletolift50poundsrepeatedly
• Mustbewillingandabletoworkoutdoorsinallseasonal
• Mustbeabletobend,squat,kneel,stand,andwalkforextendedperiodsof
• Mustbeabletoworkwithappropriatehandandpower

Note: Duties described above, other duties and physical demands have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Schedule

The Temporary Outdoor Display Gardener position is full-time temporary and non-exempt. The standard work schedule for this position is approximately 40 paid hours per week, either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday; however, the schedule may be flexible to suit the needs of the organization, will involve weekend hours, and may involve evening hours. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and the Horticulture Intern may be asked to assist with event administration in both indoor and outdoor roles.