Career Opportunities

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Garden Assistant

Description of Work: The Ventura Botanical Gardens is seeking a qualified self-starting individual for this paid position reporting to the gardens' executive director. General duties include, but may not be limited to:

  • Working with the lead horticulturalists and volunteers and assisting with special projects as needed.
  • Operation and routine maintenance of hand tools and power equipment
  • Watering plants
  • Application of fertilizers and pesticides
  • General landscaping activities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment.
  • Ability to perform heavy, physical labor (lift 50lbs) in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work with volunteers.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be 21+ years of age
  • Must have a legal working status

Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic knowledge of landscape and horticulture techniques.
  • An understanding of public garden standards and an eye for detail.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.

Hourly Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour starting

Contact Info: Joe Cahill jcahill@venturabotanicalgardens.com

Season Horticulture Worker

Description of Work: Basic planting, mulching, weeding, etc.

Location of Work: Ventura Botanical Gardens 567 Poli St Ventura.

Hours/week: 20-40 hours per week; schedule is somewhat flexible.

Duration: 3 Months

Hourly Wage: $12-$17 depending on experience.

Contact Info: Joe Cahill jcahill@venturabotanicalgardens.com

Student Intern

Description of Work: Basic grounds keeping, mulching, planting, weeding, etc.

Location of Work: Ventura Botanical Gardens 567 Poli St Ventura.

Hours/week: 20 hours per week; schedule is somewhat flexible.

Hours/month: 80 hours per month for 3 months.

Paid or Volunteer: paid, must be a student, must be enrolled for next semester.

Hourly Wage: $12

Contact Info: Joe Cahill jcahill@venturabotanicalgardens.com

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