Garden/Nursery Manager
The Martha Elizabeth Moore House is in Lincoln, AR, near Historic Cane Hill. The original building dates to pre-Civil War and was restored and preserved in 2023. Since then, work has begun to revive and expand a garden and outdoor space that highlights the history of the land, the value of the plants, and our role in preserving the ecosystem of the Ozarks. Please look over our vision for the future of the garden for a better understanding of what we are working towards. We are looking for someone with respect for the history of the land and a creative vision for the future of the garden.
Savanna Springs LLC is a Design/Build watershed restoration company, headquartered in the Ozarks of NW Arkansas. We work with farmers, ranchers, sportsmen, and land managers to restore form and function to the processes native to their specific landscape. We are establishing a native seed processing and storage facility and accompanying greenhouse and nursery. We would love a candidate with nursery and greenhouse experience to manage the day-to-day plant health as we develop the space.
This role will be split 50:50 between the Martha Elizabeth Moore Gardens and nursery management, although some weeks will be more focused on one or the other. We will be hiring an intern to work closely with the Garden/Nursery Manager on the daily garden management tasks at the Martha Elizabeth Moore House.
Responsibilities
- Daily garden management (weeding, watering, pest/disease management)
- Plan annual vegetable gardens and perennial future plantings
- Delegating and teaching garden management tasks
- Managing irrigation systems at the native plant nursery
- Bi-weekly walks to survey plant disease and pest damage
- Ensuring tools are accounted for and cared for, locking gates, and reporting any issues at the gardens and nursery
- Documenting work through photographs, blogs, social media, or other creative outlets depending on interest
Preferred Experience and Learning Opportunities
- Interest in native plant gardening and re-establishment
- Fruit tree management
- Ability to diagnose and remedy plant diseases and pests
- Responsible herbicide application and invasive species management
- Understanding of landscape architecture
- Sustainable gardening and landscape practices
- Vegetable crop knowledge
- Working in unfavorable conditions
- Tractor experience and small engine experience (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaw)
- Project and deadline management
- Independent and self-motivated work ethic
Wages and Hours
- Start date between 3/1/2026 and 5/15/2026
- Initial contract period will be until Fall 2026. If you enjoy the work and we feel you fit with the long-term goal of the nursery and garden we would love to discuss a more permanent position.
- 40 hours per week
- Compensation $20-$23 per hour depending on experience
- Please email a cover letter, resume, and available start date to Tim@restorewatersheds.com and Clara@restorewatersheds.com