Horticulture Assistant

Under the direction of the Director of Horticulture, perform gardening & horticulture duties including, but not limited to: planting, mulching, weeding, staking, deadheading, pruning, watering, plant and insect identification, and integrated pest management within Grace Farms' organic vegetable, fruit & flower garden and multi-ecosystem landscape. Assist in the maintenance ecological landscapes and gardens to meet departmental horticultural standards, with an emphasis on sustainability and aesthetics. Assist with plant propagation/production, including collection, storage, and sowing of seed; cuttings; transplanting; watering; and additional plant care as needed. Assist the Director of Horticulture and Horticulture Specialist in the preparation and delivery of educational outreach activities . Pro-Actively engage with visitors and staff in a welcoming way about Grace Farms' horticultural practices, its landscape and gardens making the information accessible and relevant for all age groups. May participate in occasional specialty tasks such as floral arranging and assisting with floral design for events, or others as identified. Assist in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to ensure plant health. Other professional duties as assigned.