Lead Eco-Gardener/Horticulturist

Are you passionate & knowledgeable in horticulture and gardening? Does creating innovative spaces with - and learning from - an International award-winning design firm sound like a job you'd love? If you are mindful, multi-talented, hardworking, and able to work alone or oversee a small team, please contact us!

We seek someone with professional horticulture experience. However, master gardeners, ecologists, permaculturists, and experienced perennial gardeners are also invited to apply. You would work directly with our plant-expert/co-owner as an assistant (in the field and possibly in the office).

This an integral role in our nationally acclaimed eco-landscape team. It's a rewarding and often eclectic position where you could build on your existing skills, and gain expertise in a wide variety of new areas. Some accommodation for flexible schedule may be possible (within M-F 7:30 am to 6:00 pm window). It's a

Responsibilities: Install and maintain (with a team) ecological landscapes (and mini-farms) of the highest quality and beauty throughout NEOhio.

• Work with and supervise 1 or 2 team members; must also able to work on your own
• Construction of fine garden landscapes (from planning through build, and beyond)
• Plant and maintain perennials, food forests/edible plants, and landscape plantings
• Prune and trim trees and bushes (including specialty fruits with hand pruners.)
• Help build/maintain simple structures, drainage systems, raingardens, ponds...
• Monitor and maintain plants for optimum health
• Restore and create beauty and ecological balance
• Assist with plant ordering, manage spreadsheets, write care instructions, and other office tasks.

Skills

• Creative problem-solving and adaptability; strong communication skills
• Ability to supervise others and work well with clients
• Background in Ecology, Horticulture, etc.
• Carpentry, construction, and mechanical skills are highly valued, but not essential (wood, stone, ponds, machinery…Tell us your talents!) Marketing skills, too.
• An artistic eye and familiarity with design;
• Computer, communication, & office skills required for year-round work
• Interest in perennials, food crops, and shrubs, and their care
• The ability to lift moderately heavy objects
• The ability to work outdoors for long periods of time

We’d love your great attitude and enthusiasm, but we're also looking for someone with initiative who can hit the ground running. The candidate we seek is organized, has attention to detail, can manage multiple tasks and priorities, meets deadlines, and possesses stellar horticultural skills. The position may be seasonal, late March to December, although winter work is possible for someone with versatile skills (writing, construction, or marketing...) We are seeking someone who really "gets" our passion for sustainability and sees nature as both sacred and healing.

Compensation and hours are dependent on experience and fit. If this sounds like a great opportunity, please explain why.

Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc is a small, family-owned design and development group, based in Akron’s funky Highland Square. Using permaculture and regenerative design principles, we work with mindful homeowners and organizations in NEOhio and beyond. We are recognized leaders in sustainable outdoor spaces, and have been featured in nearly 100 articles, books and magazines - including “Fine Gardening”, "Luxury", and “The American Gardener”. Join our team and help further our vision of creating landscapes to “heal people, places, and planet”.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please explain your interest in the position, your horticultural background, and why you would be a good fit for our firm.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Advanced Gardening: 4 years (Required)
• Professional Horticulture (not lawn crew): 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person