Location: Meach Cove Farms, Shelburne, Vermont
Status: Part-time (15-25 hr/wk), Seasonal (mid-April – early October)
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $20-$26/hr
Reports to: Meach Cove Farms Associate Manager
Position Overview
The Seasonal Gardener cares for the multiple garden spaces throughout Meach Cove Farms, a privately owned farm and estate. This role focuses on hands-on horticultural maintenance, seasonal planting, and landscape stewardship to ensure all areas — from the front entrance and private home(s) to the office and community event spaces — remain healthy and welcoming throughout the growing season.
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated gardener who enjoys physical outdoor work, takes pride in detail, and values contributing to a collaborative Farm team.
Key Responsibilities
Garden Maintenance
- Maintain multiple garden spaces across the property, including ornamental beds at the front entrance, around private homes, the office, and the community event space
- Perform seasonal planting of annuals, perennials, and bulbs
- Prune trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials according to horticultural best practices
- Monitor plant health; identify pests, diseases, and nutrient issues and report or address appropriately
- Conduct soil preparation, composting, mulching, fertilization, and irrigation adjustments
- Maintain a clean and organized shared work space
Equipment Use & Maintenance
String trimmers
Hedge trimmers
Golf cart
Pickup trucks and 1-ton trucks
Hand tools
Ladders/lifts
Skid-steer/tractor operation (optional)
Monitor equipment condition and report repair needs
Seasonal Grounds Support
May assist the grounds crew with seasonal work such as:
- Seasonal property transitions (spring opening, fall cutbacks, winter prep)
Storm cleanup
Tree pruning and brush cutting
Leaf cleanup
Other duties as assigned
Team Collaboration & Safety
- Communicate observations or needs regarding plant health, irrigation, or site conditions
- Adhere to safety practices and proper equipment use
- Respect privacy and confidentiality of the estate and its residents
Qualifications
- 2+ seasons of professional gardening, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred
- Working knowledge of plant care, pruning, and garden maintenance practices
- Experience with standard landscape tools and equipment
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past three years
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, kneeling, and repetitive motion
- Ability to perform sustained physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Move safely across uneven terrain
Benefits
Part-time seasonal employees are eligible for:
Work shoe allowance
Rain gear and all required personal protective equipment
How to Apply
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining garden spaces and are interested in contributing to the care of a unique farm and estate property, we encourage you to apply. Please email the following materials to [email protected]
A resume outlining relevant work experience
A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and the skills you would bring to this role
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Meach Cove Farms at 802-985-9218