Seasonal Garden Assistant

Description

The Peconic Land Trust is celebrating 40 years of protecting Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage. We are excited to offer a part-time, seasonal job opportunity to assist with garden and landscape maintenance at Bridge Gardens (BG) located on the east end of Long Island in Bridgehampton, NY. BG is a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust. Its mission is to serve as an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden, where visitors may learn about what they can do at the individual level to practice responsible and sustainable gardening and landscape management. It is open to the public and offers educational programs and tours throughout the year. BG is a 5-acre property that has four main gardens and garden areas, the Herb Garden, the Rose Garden, the Vegetable and Community Gardens, and the Mixed Borders.

Working alongside the garden staff, the seasonal assistant will perform all conceivable outdoor gardening activities rain or shine in a hands-on capacity that requires some strength and endurance. The successful candidate will have gardening experience with the ability to work 20 hours per week with flexible hours and days Monday-Saturday from April-November 2024. 

Position Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General garden and landscape maintenance
• Digging, weeding, planting, mulching, light pruning and more.
• Operating related machinery and tools

Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must be able to commute to Bridgehampton
• Previous gardening experience
• Effective oral communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and work well with a team or alone
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• The hourly rate is $20 per hour

How to Apply:

To apply, please fill out this application or email your interest to Erin Plitt, Human Resources Assistant at EPlitt@PeconicLandTrust.org. The Peconic Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.