Essential Functions

• Provide herbaceous garden care by conducting routine horticultural activities, including site and soil preparation, planting, transplanting, mulching, weeding, watering, and pruning.

• Care for woody plantings through weeding, pruning, mulching, and other horticultural activities

• Ensure that plants receive adequate water by managing watering systems and performing manual watering, adjusting methods as needed based on weather conditions and seasonal requirements

• Safely operate and maintain various hand tools, small, electric power tools, and garden machinery, ensuring equipment is used correctly to perform daily horticultural tasks efficiently

• Maintain garden pathways or associated garden areas ensuring they are well-groomed, safe, and free from debris

• Collaborate with others as needed to ensure efficient and thorough completion of work tasks

Qualifications and Skills

• Desired: Minimum one year of gardening or horticultural experience or demonstrated knowledge of gardening practices and techniques

• Required: Passion for native plants, shrubs, and trees, with an interest in ecological horticulture

• Required: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Will Train: Proficiency in safely operating and maintaining various tools and equipment

• Required: Valid driver's license in good standing

• Required: Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Required: Basic computer skills with willingness to learn new technology

 Physical Requirements

• Regular physical activity including standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting and crouching; strenuous physical work required

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

• Conscientious in using and wearing safety gear as needed

Schedule and Compensation

• Ability to work two 5-hour shifts between the hours of 8:00 AM  and 2:30 PM Monday -Thursday

• Typical schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday, between 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

• Alternative schedules may be considered based on candidate needs

• Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour

• This is a permanent position and offers educational opportunities and for growth for anyone interested in landscape design, native plants, and garden maintenance

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Sick Time

• Professional development opportunities

• Learn while you work

• Know that you are caring for and promoting native plants

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following to zoeathandandpetal.com (do not apply through the website request form):

• Resume

• Cover letter

Interview Process & Timeline

Application review is expected to begin the week of February 23, 2026, with a targeted start date  for the first week of March. 

 Interview Stages

1. Resume Review

2. Phone Interview

3. Final In Person Interview