Historic Garden Assistant Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Historic Garden Assistant 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Jackson, MS The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is recruiting a part-time Historic Garden Assistant for the Eudora Welty House & Garden. Restored to the period of 1925-1945, the nearly two-acre Arts and Crafts-era garden provided significant inspiration to Welty’s writing. Responsibilities include assisting the Garden Projects Specialist as directed and involve, but are not limited to, day-to-day garden maintenance (weeding and pruning by hand, planting and harvesting seed), assistance in supervision of garden volunteers on Wednesdays, prepping for plant sale, and prepping for garden events. This role also requires a knowledge of Welty’s life and literature not only to guide all garden work, but also to lead house tours and garden tours as needed, in support of a small, enthusiastic team. The Historic Garden Assistant will work closely with the Garden Projects Specialist and Site Director in a historic, mission-oriented environment under the administrative direction of the Museum Department.

Knowledge Base Required:

A basic familiarity with gardening and nature; a basic (and continually cultivated) knowledge of Welty’s life and literature to guide all garden work. Abilities Extreme attention to detail outdoors, only weeding the correct plants, frequent work outdoors in heat, cold, and rain; standing and kneeling for long periods; and the ability to lift fifty pounds. Work Hours Work hours may vary seasonally but are primarily scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m., totaling approximately 25 hours per week.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person