Assistant Organic Garden Manager

Embark on a horticultural adventure in Skagway, Alaska! Join us at Jewell Gardens, a Certified Organic Show Garden amidst the peaks and rivers of this great northern environment. Jewell Gardens caters to the bustling summer cruise industry. We offer tours through our flower & vegetable gardens, which includes glassblowing hotshops, restaurant, glass gallery & gift shop. Our "open" season is May through September, term of this position: March through October.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, organized organic gardener with landscaping experience who can help manage a small team of seasonal gardeners. Journey with us from germination room to greenhouse to garden. This is a unique opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Greenhouse Start Up: Start seeds early season in germination room & greenhouse & tend to growing plants.
• Keep detailed records for Organic Certification. Assist with administrative duties.
• Transplant seedlings from greenhouse to garden.
• Help manage seasonal crew on 3 acres of cultivated grounds. Maintenance includes lawn mowing, weed wacking, pruning, weeding, and harvesting veggies & seeds.
• Report regularly to Garden Manager &/or General Manager.
• Help manage current & new landscape projects. Participate in garden planning/projects with garden manager/owner.
• Harvesting vegetables for subscription sales & maintaining harvest records throughout the season.
• Garden shutdown.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years garden/landscape experience.
• Working knowledge of organic gardening methods (fertilizing & pest control).
• Intermediate or greater plant knowledge: flowers & veggies, herbs, berry bushes, trees & shrubs.
• Know how to start & use garden equipment: rototiller, lawnmower & weed-eater.
• Good management, organizational, & communication skills necessary ~ at times will be directing 2 to 6 people on single or multiple projects.
• Ability to type and use Microsoft Excel & Word Programs.
• Have a valid driver's license & ability to drive a stick-shift vehicle.
• Physically able to lift up to 80 lbs., move pots around, be on knees for much of a day, haul wheelbarrows full of compost and in general good physical health.
• Be self-motivated and also able to motivate crew members.
• Able to plan, prioritize, & orchestrate projects dependant on garden needs, budget, weather, etc.
• Artistic inclinations for landscape design would be an advantage.

Compensation: Starting Pay Rate: DOE - Depending on Experience

Employment Term: Seasonal position; Spring Greenhouse Operations to Garden Shutdown... March through October. We would like to hire someone who would be interested in at least a 2 year commitment.

To Apply:

Please send us your resume and a cover letter ... or fill out our application.

Make sure you let us know the dates you are available to work and which job(s) you are interested in.