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AGECROFT HALL AND GARDENS EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Agecroft Hall & Gardens is a 23-acre estate featuring a Tudor house originally built c. 1500 in England and transported to Richmond in the 1920s. Now a museum, the house is open to the public six days a week. For more information, go to www.AgecroftHall.org.

Position Title: LOWER GARDENER

Reports to: Head of Horticulture and Maintenance

Job Summary: The Lower Gardener is a part-time position. This individual is responsible for the care and interpretation of the Lower gardens at Agecroft Hall & Gardens and will take on other duties as assigned. She/He/They works closely with the other staff and volunteers of Agecroft’s Horticulture Department.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Lower Gardener is responsible for care and interpretation of the Lower gardens at Agecroft Hall & Gardens. This includes the Vegetable Garden, the beds above the Vegetable Garden, the Tradescant Garden, the Walled Fruit/Herb Garden, and the beds outside the Herb Garden.
This job includes weeding, watering, planting, pruning, leaf blowing, and curation of the garden and chemical applications when necessary.
The Lower Gardener will communicate with the Head of Horticulture and Maintenance and the Lead Gardener about plant and material needs.
Responsible for snow removal.
Other duties as needed directed by the Head of Horticulture and Maintenance.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Assists in other gardens. Mowing, blowing, string trimming, and general lawn care.
Assists in house maintenance when necessary.
Gives garden tours and special focus tours.
Assists with horticultural networking event planning.

Working Conditions: Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Regular standing and lifting of heavy equipment. Frequent operating of mechanical and motorized horticulture equipment. Must pass a background check.

This is a part-time position requiring 10-15 hours of work per week. The pay rate is $14.50/hour.

Agecroft Hall & Gardens is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Lauren Hatfield at lhatfield@agecrofthall.com.

Website: www.agecrofthall.org

Agecroft Hall & Gardens in an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.