Landscape Horticulturist

Landscape Horticulturist 
Part-Time, Summer Temporary

Applications open until April 11, 2025

General Description:
The Landscape Horticulturist – Summer Position is a part-time, non-exempt status position, working within the Historic Preservation and Collections Department under the direct supervision of the Senior Landscape Horticulturist. The Landscape Horticulturist supports the overall mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and the Department to preserve, care for, and interpret the Association’s historic, cultural, and natural resources. The incumbent helps care for all estate landscapes, historic and non-historic. Responsibilities include: planting, pruning, applying soil amendments, water management, and weed control.

Compensation:

$15.00/hour

Expected Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Essential Functions:

• Tasks include planting, pruning, applying soil amendments, water management, debris removal, weed control, and mulching.
• Uses current best practices, responsible stewardship, and environmental stewardship when performing the tasks outlined above.
• Work with other members of the team to identify and control insects, diseases, and weeds.
• Understands basic soil structure and soil health and the relationship to plant health.
• Maintains records of work activities and submits information for monthly reports.
• Interacts positively with visitors, answering questions and giving directions.
• Practices and maintains safety standards and procedures in all work areas.
• Works independently and with minimum supervision, however, certain tasks require individual to work closely with other horticulture staff in a team setting.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within the Horticulture department and throughout the Estate, with co-workers, management, and volunteers.
• Conducts all work in accordance with the Mount Vernon Ladies Association’s procedures and guidelines.
• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate student in horticulture or related field of study.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme high and low temperatures.
• Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending stooping, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to navigate uneven terrain.
• The incumbent will frequently handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds (occasionally 50 pounds) unassisted. On a regular basis, drag, lift, and carry heavy debris and watering hoses and load or unload heavy items from powered and hand-operated carts.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Monthly employee events
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site Library
• Discount on Public Event Tickets
• Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
• Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
• Free parking

Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.