Career Opportunities
Openings
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
DONATE
Support the gardens today!
PLANNED GIVING
Support the future of the gardens.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member!