Greenhouse Steward
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Location:
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Land of Providence |
Overview:
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The Trustees of Reservations is looking for an enthusiastic person to
help coordinate the care and maintenance of a newly constructed
greenhouse and native plant nursery. Located at Land of Providence
(LOP) in Holyoke this greenhouse will nurture plants for use onsite and
eventually to all Trustees properties.
This is an exciting position that can be shaped based on personal
experience and interest. This position will be guided by, and work
closely with, the LOP staff Property Manager. |
Responsibilities:
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- Oversee the care and maintenance of the plants and the greenhouse
- Coordinate with a small group of volunteers to accomplish necessary maintenance tasks
- Help transplant the seedlings into the forest once established
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Qualifications:
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Required:
- Knowledge of native plants
- Basic construction skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and TTOR staff
Desired:
- Conversational Spanish
- Experience with landscaping or gardening
- Handiness with irrigation and carpentry
- Teaching experience
Location
Based out of the Holyoke office and the Land of Providence farm
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Physical Demands:
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- Standing for extended periods with occasional bending
- Walking on uneven ground
- Exposure to the elements (heat, mosquitoes, sun, wind)
- Lifting up to 40 lbs
- Potential exposure to Poison Ivy
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Training & Support:
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Staff will provide:
- skill development in growing plants in a nursery
- instruction in planting native trees and shrubs
- an understanding of the importance of native habitat restoration
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Learning Opportunities & Other Benefits:
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- Exposure to, and experience with, growing plants in a nursery
- Increased familiarity with native habitat restoration
- Opportunity to connect with other volunteers on a meaningful project
- Potential to polish your leadership and coordination skills
- An excuse to regularly visit a beautiful and exciting site!
- See plants you helped grow restore a vibrant stretch of forest
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Time Commitment:
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At least 3 hours per week, 4 months minimum |
Volunteers Needed:
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Contact:
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Joshua Berk Knox
Superintendent
Connecticut River Valley Management Unit
413.532.1660
jknox@ttor.org |
Date Posted:
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