Star Island Gardener
The Island Gardener will act as the primary steward of Star Island’s gardens and landscape. This will be accomplished through:
· Managing garden maintenance and landscape care: planning, preparation, seasonal care, watering, and harvesting of cut-flower, native plant, decorative, herb, and vegetable gardens.
· Implementing island wide landscape plan including invasive plant, lawns and trails, and solar field management.
· Maintaining annual plantings including window boxes and planters.
· Coordinating staff and volunteer landscape/gardening efforts.
· Creating and maintaining schedules and records.
· Maintaining and repairing hand tools and irrigation equipment.
· Working with food service management/staff to facilitate incorporation of island produce in menus.
· Assisting with daily management of island’s composting facilities in accordance with state requirements.
· Participate in regular environmental services team meetings, tasks (compost!), outreach, and projects.
This is not a comprehensive list, and other projects or duties may be assigned as needed.
This is a residential position on Star Island. Star Island is part of the Isles of Shoals, a small group of islands just off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. The island is home to a seasonal conference center serving nearly 300 guests a week and operated by just over 100 staff members. Star Island is a great place to be a part of a dynamic community, experience island living, and enjoy a unique natural environment. For information about Star Island see http://starisland.org/ .