Organization
Job Posted
March 7, 2022
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Stephen Benigno
Contact Email
sbenigno@houstonarboretum.org
Location
United States
Summary
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is seeking a part-time Native Landscape Technician to work with conservation staff and volunteers to develop, maintain and enhance ecologically landscaped garden beds and assist with the native plant grow-out program. This is a part-time hourly position, schedule of Monday-Thursday and fourth Saturday of each month, with occasional opportunity to work additional hours during staff-wide Arboretum events throughout the year.
About the Arboretum
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages, and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and sanctuary for native plants and animals. Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, this 155-acre urban nature sanctuary encourages visitors to slow down and enjoy the natural world. One of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, the Arboretum proudly welcomes over 11,000 school children and 625,000 visitors annually.
For more information, please see:
https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Native-Landscape-Technician-Job-Description-2022-2-21.pdf
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send the following documents to Stephen Benigno, sbenigno@houstonarboretum.org:
- A one page resume with work history, education, and any other relevant information
- A one page cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this opportunity
Compensation Information
$18/hr