Ecological Horticulturist / Project Manager

Ecological Horticulturist

An excellent way for students of landscape architecture, plant and soil science,landscape construction, and environmental science to gain hands-on experience restoring home landscapes with native plants. Summer opportunities available.

We are looking for passionate horticulturists to help us in our drive to transform suburbia, one yard at a time. We are on a mission to shift the paradigm of conventional landscapes to one of regenerative design, where our clients’ properties become a network of sanctuaries for native plants, pollinators,and songbirds. In addition, their yards will help cool local heat islands, sequester carbon, absorb rainwater,and become an important tool in creating ecological resilience in an era of climate change. Along with native plants, our other passion is to help our clients grow their own food organically. We have openings for bright, capable, hard-working partners who want to join us on this journey. Jump right into our rapidly growing business and create your own career opportunity, based on your interests and strengths.

Qualifications:  

Preferably an educational background in the life sciences, landscape architecture or construction, civil engineering, or community planning, but willing to train a hard-working, hard-learning candidate who shares our passion for improving our world through ecological horticulture.  

Wage, Salary & Benefits Description:  

$18-$28 an hour depending on education, experience, flexibility, adaptivity, eagerness to learn and value to our company. Benefits include Paid Time Off and Simple IRA, tool and plant discounts and paid educational opportunities. 

Website for more information:  

http://www.sweetgumhorticulture.com 

Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, etc.):  

Please email a cover letter and resume to careers@sweetgumhorticulture.com. 

Contact Person:  

Nicole Bernardo 

Sweetgum Horticulture, Inc. 

Natick, MA