Seasonal Gardener Position Available In Chittenden, Vermont

Seasonal Gardener Shelburne Museum 5555 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482

Job Type:

Seasonal (April-October)

Department:

Landscape and Grounds Hours:

20-40 Hours/Week (Part Time or Full Time Available)

Salary Range:

$18.00/hour Seasonal Gardener is responsible for a wide range of gardens both on the Museum’s campus and the Brick House property in Shelburne, VT. Ultimately, ensuring the gardens and green spaces are healthy and beautiful.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Watering and feeding plants
• Mulch, edge, and weed garden spaces
• Prune and trim shrubs and bushes
• Monitor overall health of the plants
• Installation and maintenance of new plants
• Assist with Spring and Fall cleanups on the grounds
• Keeps gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
• Assist with other landscaping duties as needed and work with garden volunteers

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of similar, satisfactory work experience is a plus
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Positive attitude, flexible, collaborative, attends to detail and shows initiative;

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry, and push tools and equipment weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions and do rigorous labor for extended periods of time
• May need to interact with museum visitors
• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (Now-October 2025)

Compensation and Benefits:

$18.00 per hour; spectacular working environment; committed, friendly co-workers; discounts at the Museum Store and Café; guest passes to the museum and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and tourist attractions. Shelburne Museum staff t-shirts and UPF long sleeves provided. This position does not offer medical or dental insurance. How to Apply To apply, please email our Human Resources department, HR@shelburnemusuem.org, and provide an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check. Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Job Type:

Seasonal Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Shelburne, VT 05482 (Required)

Work Location:

In person