Horticulture Assistant Job at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR

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  • Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
  • Fayetteville, AR

Job Description

Department: Horticulture

Title: Horticulture Assistant

Reports to: Director, Horticulture or Manager, Horticulture

Job Type: Part-Time, hourly, non-exempt

Hours: 20/week (Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 5:00pm or 12:00 - 4:00pm)

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to work side-by-side with the Hor ti culture Team. The ideal candidate will be consistently available weekday mornings and will lead with a professional and pleasant at ti tude.

Du9es and Responsibilities:

  • Help maintain the health and appearance of the garden
  • Assist the Hor ti culture Team with weeding, mulching, plan ti ng, watering, raking, pruning,
  • fertiliza ti on and pest management
  • Work with hand tools and basic light machinery (ex. small diggers and tillers)
  • Maintain BGO tools and equipment; operate BGO tools and equipment safely
  • Engage with BGO guests in a professional and pleasant manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in all weather conditions
  • Ability to continuously walk, stand, bend, twist, push, pull and/or stoop
  • Ability to work independently and in small groups
  • Use of pesticides on garden and in greenhouse (proper PPE will be provided)
  • Experience with and knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to awardlow@bgozarks.org .

Note: This job description is intended to convey informa ti on essen ti al to understanding the scope of the posi ti on and is not an exhaus ti ve list of skills, efforts, du1es, responsibilities, or working condi ti ons associated with it. 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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