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Part-time Gardener Position Open at Green Spring Gardens

Green Spring Gardens has an opening for a part-time gardener for approximately 30 hours per week, note that it is eligible for health care benefits. Full description is attached here: FCPA Green Spring Gardens_Part-time Gardener_1560 Hours

Some information from their flyer is also copied below:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join our team as a Gardener. A Gardener performs all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.

Duties include:
Garden tasks
Weeding and cleaning bedding areas
Watering as needed and directed
Mulching
Planting seasonal flowers and woody plants. Deadheading and cutting
back plants as necessary
Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees
Propagation work to include cuttings, sowing seeds, potting up
Operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles safely
Work with others
Working under the direction of full-time horticulturists
Directing the work of volunteers and summer interns

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To apply: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary special requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
If you have any questions, please email Adam.Bucher@fairfaxcounty.gov or
FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships

Jobs

Greenhouse Hand at Moon Valley Farm

Greenhouse Hand at Moon Valley Farm

https://www.moonvalleyfarm.net/

Job Description

Moon Valley Farm is seeking an experienced grower to work with our Production Manager to facilitate production in two greenhouses and eight high tunnels. This person should be versed in and passionate about organic agriculture and resolved to innovate and adapt as climate change and market interests fluctuate. We farm year-round and are always looking to improve our farming methods, yields, plant health and worker conditions. Additionally, as the farm continues to grow, we plan to expand and innovate with our greenhouse/high tunnel operations. The greenhouse hand should be willing and able to be decisive yet thoughtful in keeping all of these factors in mind. Hours will naturally need to be heavier in the summer than the winter, but the work is year-round and relatively consistent. Will work closely with farm owner Emma and the other managers.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate seeding operations

    • Organize and keep track of seed inventory

    • Maintain seeding records according to organic certification requirements

    • Ensure seeding and seedlings are on schedule according to production calendar

    • Lead a team that will assist in large scale seeding/transplanting projects

  • Manage greenhouse/high tunnel crop production and infrastructure

    • Create and execute on irrigation schedule for greenhouses and high-tunnels,  including the use of timers and instruments for measuring moisture

    • Maintain healthy transplants/crops through regulation of temperature, scouting/spraying for pests, fertilization, etc.

    • Maintain greenhouse infrastructure (heat, plastic, tables, lights, etc) and communicate any/all issues or maintenance needs

    • Lead a team that will assist in large scale greenhouse/high tunnel projects

  • Facilitate Annual Plant Sale

    • Create and execute on a schedule for starting seedlings for our Annual Plant Sale in May

    • Organize greenhouses to promote sales and facilitate customer access

    • Track sales and update inventory as needed to match greenhouse production to customer needs

Desired Strengths and Experience

  • Strong sense of initiative

  • Commitment to organic and regenerative farming practices

  • Well organized, accountable

  • Continuous learner

  • Strong communication skills in managing teams and resources

  • Equally competent with plants and profits

  • Bilingual a plus

How to apply: Please send resume with references and let us know why you’re interested by emailing Emma at emma@moonvalleyfarm.net

Internships, Jobs

Two Horticulture Positions at Green Spring Gardens

The Office of Community Horticulture at Green Spring Gardens is currently hiring for two positions: 1) an Assistant to the Garden Plot Coordinator and 2) an Urban Ag Intern for the winter/spring months. The details are posted in the files below. The Assistant position has some flexibility (no remote work) and is 15 – 20 hours per week. The Internship is the same except that it is no more than 15 hours per week.

The detailed information for both positions is below:

Assistant to Garden Plot Coordinator Position

Urban Ag Intern Winter 2025 Position

To apply, email resume to: Pamela H. Smith at Pamela.smith2@fairfaxcounty.gov  703-324-9781

Internships, Jobs

Rooted In Education – Garden Caretaker and Garden Educator Jobs

Rooted In Education is looking for Garden Caretakers and Garden Educators for their school gardens throughout the Northern Virginia region.
Rooted In Education supports the development of whole and healthy children by installing gardens (living laboratories) in partnership with Schools and community organizations; creating programs, curriculum, and educational paradigms linking learners to themselves and the living world; and empowering Schools with need-based grants to increase students’ access to enriching extracurriculars.
Nadia Stewart, the Executive Director, also wanted to make it known that applicants are welcome to apply to both of these positions. See the job descriptions and application process below for each position:

 

 

Internships, Jobs

Pollinative – Sustainable Sites Leads/ Project Managers

Part-time ($35/hr)- 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 Site Lead – part-time

https://gopollinative.com/

All interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to rob@gopollinative.com

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Grounds Maintenance Manager- Sunnyside Harrisonburg, VA

There is a full time grounds manager position at Sue Dickson’s retirement community in Harrisonburg, VA. Sue sent this our way!

Here’s a job announcement: Grounds Manager Position Sunnyside Retirement Community

From Sue: “The grounds are so gorgeous someone will be so lucky to get it. From what I understand there’s not a huge pool of interest yet so maybe a new graduate from our program would want to get out of the city!”

For full information and to apply go here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2692933 

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Dumbarton Oaks is Seeking a Gardener/Garden Administrator

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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Internships, Jobs

GARDEN WORKER NEEDED

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.

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Horticulturist Job at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Horticulturist

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  

Internships, Jobs

Part time student gardener needed immediately Approximately 20 hours per week. Hours and schedule are flexible.

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

kat3cats@gmail.com

703-615-7092