This is a full-time opportunity as a gardener and garden administrator. Duties would be more gardening than admin, and admin duties primarily consist of volunteer coordination, and sourcing of plants, tools, and supplies. Full details at the link below (position is open until filled):
https://www.doaks.org/about/employment/gardener-ii-and-administrative-assistant
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Intern – Sustainable Site Leads / Project Managers
Founded in 2024, Pollinative is a new kind of landscaping company that demystifies and removes barriers to going native. We challenge the culturally accepted well-maintained yard. By improving our balance with nature, we are improving the communities in which we operate, saving the environment, and saving our customers money.
Our vision is to simplify and promote the concept of “going native”, making it easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. We share entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy’s vision for the American yard, and we aspire to contribute to the cause of at-home national parks and more.
Full Information: Pollinative job description – summer intern
All interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to rob@gopollinative.com
The IMA Program is now accepting applications for the Ecologist II – Volunteer Coordinator position, which is a part-time position with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Below is the full job ad flyer pdf and also the info copied.
Invasive Management Area Program Volunteer Coordinator (002) (PDF)
Position Title: Ecologist II
Location: Natural Resource Branch, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA. 22035
Hours: Part-time work with a flexible schedule during the work week but may require occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: Starting at $34.88 per hour.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to assist with invasive plant management, habitat restoration and education & outreach. This position will join the
Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Our staff is responsible for the management, protection, and stewardship of natural resources on approximately 24,000 acres of parkland in Fairfax County, VA. This is a limited term exempt position that will be scheduled to work 1560 hours per year.
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The City of Fairfax is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to work under our Urban Forester to help implement their Sprout Grant.
To apply and for full information go here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva/jobs/4495533/stewardship-coordinator-urban-forestry?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-info
Salary $63,589.00 – $82,576.00 Annually
Location VA 22030, VA
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 24-39
Department Community Development & Planning
Division Planning & Design Review
Opening Date 05/08/2024
Closing Date Continuous
Under direct supervision of the Urban Forester, this position serves as the lead in developing and implementing education and outreach programming related to urban and community forestry. Leads community-volunteer programming related to tree planting, invasive vegetation management, and other environmental stewardship activities. Initiatives focus on equity and community resilience by strategically engaging disadvantaged communities and diverse stakeholders most vulnerable to environmental issues. Programs aim to support flooding and stormwater management, urban heat mitigation, and environmental sustainability goals. Work requires collaboration, creativity, inclusivity, and is solution oriented.
The position is funded until March 2027 or when funds run out, with possibility for renewal/extension.
GARDEN WORKER NEEDED for McLean home garden. $25/hour for 5 hours weekly from June- October. Work will include: weeding, perennial plant care, mulching, etc. Hours are flexible. Applicants must have knowledge of best practices and be able to identify weeds and invasives. Applicants must provide transportation and basic garden tools. Contact Gretchen Stark at gretchenrstark@gmail.com to arrange a FT interview.
The Horticulturist is responsible for performing skilled gardening and landscape work and is involved with the operation of the greenhouse/propagation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Botanical Gardens Manager and/or the Horticulture Specialist, with moderate latitude for independent judgment and action. Annual performance goals will be set for the Horticulturist.
Hiring Salary Range: $46,707.71 – $51,250.33
Full information is located here: https://www.novaparks.com/employment?p=job/oz4ttfwj&__jvst=Employee&__jvsd=sQJBJhwF&__jvsc=email&mid=nwe0otx7&nl=1
A NOVA Horticulture Student recently completed their HRT 297 cooperative education hours with Florence, so she is looking for someone new. If you are interested, contact her directly. See below:
We seek an enthusiastic student who likes plants and working outdoors.
If you are interested in learning about plants, eco friendly sustainable gardening, and want to learn through hands-on experience from an experienced gardener, then please reach out at this email or phone listed below.
The gardening work is in Fairfax, VA. Gardens are extensive, varied and interesting landscaping. Plants include perennial beds, shrub & tree beds, specimen trees, fruit trees and some native woods. All aspects of plant management are covered including propagation. You must have your own transportation.
Student will learn plant identification, plant nutrition, disease identification and control, pruning and trimming, dividing perennials, planting new plants, weeding. Also there’s some grounds maintenance such as leaf removal and moss control. As much as possible we practice sustainable methods.
Pay is commensurate with experience and competitive to the industry. Let’s discuss.
Please reach out and thank you!
Florence Katrivanos
703-615-7092
From Laura Boaggio, Appalachian Conservation Corps:
I am reaching out to share upcoming internship opportunities for folks right out of high school or college with an interest in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Ecology or other similar fields.
Appalachian Conservation Corps is currently recruiting for over 20 internships at National Parks and Battlefields in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. You can check them out on our Individual Placement page under Open Positions (Individual Placements | Appalachian Conservation Corps (appalachiancc.org)). These are paid AmeriCorps internships, with a Segal Education Award upon completion, which can be applied to federal loans or for further education. Our internships range in size from 3-month, summer positions – ideal for current students – to year-long positions – ideal for upcoming graduates and alumni.
I’ve highlighted some positions below that might be of interest to your students, alumni or connections:
We are prioritizing candidates commutable to the project site, except for positions with available park housing. Please share with any students or alumni that might be interested and feel free to pass along this email or my contact information. Thank you!
Laura Boaggio
(she/her/hers)
Individual Placement Member Coordinator
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Cell: 540-209-6105
Mount Vernon Gardens and Landscapes Part-time Position Summer 2024
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Horticulture Department has openings for paid summer positions that may have the potential of fulfilling an internship requirement for undergraduates in horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, agriculture, botany, or a related field. These positions offer the chance to gain practical, hands-on horticultural experience at a renowned historic site. Students are expected to be dependable and highly motivated, and will have the opportunity to work alongside the gardeners in all areas of the Mount Vernon Estate, including the historic gardens and grounds, the museum, Fred W. Smith Memorial Library landscapes, as well as in the surrounding woods, managing invasive plants. Exposure to adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity is to be expected, as well as periods of strenuous physical activity. Schedule is a 40-hour week, 6:30am-3:00pm, including one weekend day. Applicants are expected to behave and communicate 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.
Expected duties include, but are not limited to, assisting gardeners with:
Ability to use hand tools and operate mowers, string trimmers, and blowers are a plus.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by March 28th, 2024 to: Leslie Bird, Curator of Historic Gardens and Landscapes at lbird@mountvernon.org
Seasonal Gardener I at Hillwood Estate
This would count for your HRT 297 Requirement!
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens has over 13 acres of landscaped gardens and welcomes over 100,000 visitors a year who enjoy our art collection and our gardens. Hillwood is seeking someone passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces to be a part of the horticulture team. Our Horticulture team ensures our gardens meet the high standards of our founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and are a welcome place for visitors from all over the world.
The Gardener I will work as a part of a team of horticulture professionals to perform daily duties including, weeding, mulching, planting, mowing and trimming lawns, blowing roads and walkways, leaf and snow removal, fertilizing and watering. In conversation with staff, volunteers and visitors you will use your customer service skills.
This is a seasonal position for 6 weeks, with the possibility of becoming a year-round position. Please view the position description here: https://hillwoodmuseum.org/careers-and-volunteering/seasonal-gardener
Full Description here: Seasonal Gardener I Hillwood 2024 and below. Send your resume to staffing-hort@hillwoodmuseum.org
