EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT BRISTOL AGGIE

2 position available
32 hours/ week, $13.25/hour

Starting May 1. General golf course daily maintenance: cutting greens, tees, rough raking bunkers and other aspects of golf course maintenance. Must have a valid driver's license. Contact Peter Wood, Golf Course Superintendent at 401333-1067 between 7am - 3PM

Part-time

Starting April 12, depending on weather. Weeding, raking, deadheading, sweeping, blowing, grading, mulching, watering, amending soil, planting, edging, wheelbarrow work, digging. Must be 18 with a driver's license and reliable vehicle. Monday - Friday, possibly weekends, 8-5pm (after school possible). No benefits at this time. $17-18/ hour Contact Nancy Hewit, owner at 508-259-0881 between 8am - 6PM

Camp Counselor

Multiple - Part-time

We are looking for an upbeat camp counselor!

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Supervising play of a large group of dogs made up of multiple breeds and sizes
Managing their behavior and anticipating any potential problems by understanding their individual cues (dog savvy individuals will shine here)
Maintaining a clean indoor and outdoor space at all times. Constantly and quickly picking up after them.

The right fit will be:

• Someone who enjoys working outside in New England weather
• Someone with a positive/upbeat attitude
• Social media savvy- and someone who truly enjoys taking photos of dogs and capturing their time at daycare
• Pays attention to detail
• Honest and trustworthy
• Active and enjoys moving around with our pups
• Fun-loving personality and is genuinely passionate about dogs"
• Preferably prior working experience with dogs.

Camp Educator
5 positions available - Summer

"The Trustees are hiring summer educators for two Summer Adventures camps on the South Shore:
Weir River Farm Camp is a children’s day camp located at Weir River Farm in Hingham, MA. The barnyard animals, beautiful trails, Learning Garden, and surrounding diverse wildlife habitat are what make this farm a special place.
World’s End Camp is a children’s day camp located at World’s End Reservation in Hingham, MA. This 251-acre coastal property offers rocky shores, broad hillsides, and open fields bracketed by woodlands with sweeping views of the Boston skyline. In daily camp adventures, we explore the fields, shoreline, and forests. 
Trustees Camp Educators connect children to the land and the natural systems that support us all, while offering valuable time outdoors, exploring, making friends, and having fun. Camp Educators work a 35-40-hour week, Monday through Friday from June 21–August 20, with a required full week of training during the week of June 14. Camp Educators are responsible for the planning and daily execution of camp programs and activities, and direct supervision of campers, 5-13 years old. They must be 18 years or older. For more information or to apply, visit our website.
Qualifications:

• Experience in outdoor education, working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, or informal educator with children ages 5-13
• Knowledge of or interest in nature/farm-based education and desire to share your passion for the natural world with children
• A familiarity with Weir River Farm/World’s End and The Trustees of Reservations
• Must be outgoing, inclusive, creative, and demonstrate a willingness to learn

Other Requirements:
Reliable transportation
Must be available for training week and all weeks of camp:

• Training week: June 14 - 18
• Weir River Farm Camp: June 21 - August 20 (9 weeks)
• World’s End Camp: June 28 - August 20 (8 weeks)
• A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)
• Adult/Child CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required by June 1, 2021
• Able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions

To apply or for more information, contact Anne Smith-White, Director South Shore Portfolio at asmithwhite@thetrustees.org or 781-259-3655

3 Superintendent Positions
Full-time, Part-time, & Summer
Looking for full time, part time and Horticulturalist positions. Work in a fun educational environment with plenty of flexibility and room to grow. We realize work is not your entire life and want you to work hard when here but enjoy life when not. Can train anyone willing to learn. 15-20$/hr Applications open 6/15/2021. Contact Michael Poch at 6176992466 or mwpoch@verizon.net

Whole Nursery Assistant
Full-time, Summer
Spillane’s Nursery & Landscape is seeking an experienced Wholesale Nursery Assistant Manager with at least (2) years’ experience in a retail environment. This position will report directly to the Nursery Manager and Director of Operations and will assist in sales, loading material, pulling nursery stock, and job ordering. Knowledge of plant material is necessary. Salary based on Experiences.
Duties:
• Assist wholesale customers in picking out nursery material. Making substitute recommendations as necessary
• Meet with Landscape Architects to tag plant material for current landscape installs
• Help nursery staff unload and load trucks with the proper plant material
• Assist with inventory and purchase order fulfillment, sales and use of point of sales software, marketing
• Help monitor nursery and greenhouse nursery stock to ensure quality
Must have dependable transportation to and from work. Must be on time and report to work as scheduled. Experience: Highschool Education and 2 years Retail Experience Preferred. Position open until 4/30/2021. Contact Tim Spillane at 5085256635 or tspillanejr@spillanesnursery.com

Landscape Installation Technician
Full-time, Part-time, & Summer
Avant Gardens is a 30 year old landscape design and build firm in Dartmouth MA, specializing in customized, innovative plantings and hardscape, with an emphasis on dry laid stonework. We practice organic plant care and also have run a nationally known mail order nursery for 25 years and have become as source for the and unusual plants that do well in New England gardens.
Soil and site preparation for planting a unique and varied selection of trees shrubs and perennials as well as hardscape, including the installation of patios, walkways and dry laid walls. Occasional garden maintenance work in client’s gardens and at our Avant Gardens plant nursery. Ideal candidates are eager to learn about and nurture plants, can lift 50 lbs. and is a positive team player and enjoys outdoor work year-round. Occasional Saturday working hours during the busiest times of the season. $15.00 hourly rate to start, adjusted to commensurate with plant knowledge and work experience. Full time employees receive holiday pay and 2 weeks paid vacation during holiday break. Horticultural and landscape construction experience is preferred but will train the passionate and committed candidate. A degree or vocational training in plant, soil and environmental sciences is helpful. Please send a resume and statement of your interest in the landscape profession to plants@avantgardensne.com Christopher Tracey 508-998-8819

Available Positions
Executive Director
Seasonal Work
Seasonal Horticulturist
Seasonal Horticulturist/Irrigation Technician
Internship Positions
Horticulture Intern - Summer 2021
The Conservancy has sole responsibility for managing all aspects of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, including horticulture, programming, public art, maintenance, and capital improvements. We envision a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving gathering place that offers healthy green space, fun, engaging, and thought-provoking experiences, and a testing ground for new ideas. We pursue our mission through park care that sustains year-round beauty, ensures safety, and models environmental stewardship; robust programming that showcases and supports the ingenuity and breadth of our community; and temporary exhibitions of contemporary public art that facilitate artistic experimentation and speak to our current moment; raising the standard of excellence for urban park management. Visit the links above for more information about careers.

Landscape Construction Crew Member
Full-time, Part-time, & Summer
Seeking a motivated, dedicated, and hard-working individual to join our company as a member of our landscape construction team. Evergreen is an upscale garden center and nursery located in the north end of Seekonk, MA, that also provides professional landscape design and construction services. Duties would include site and planting bed preparation, planting of trees, shrubs, and perennial and annual flower beds, lawn construction and renovation, and the installation of walkways, patios and retaining walls. In addition, a limited amount of time could be made available working in the nursery, greenhouses, or retail sales area if desired. A knowledge of plants is helpful but not required. Applicant should have a passion for plants and enjoy working with people. A degree or working toward a degree in horticulture is beneficial. Salary/hourly rate is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, 401 Retirement Plan and Health Insurance Stipend. Posting valid until 4/1/2021 Contact Larry Hindle at 5087615505 evergreentree@verizon.net

Garden Center ~ Greenhouse Team Member
Full-time, Part-time, & Summer
Evergreen is seeking a motivated, dedicated, and hard-working individual to join our company as a member of our garden center/greenhouse team. Responsible for assisting in sales, and growing, handling and care of all nursery and greenhouse plants. Will be working with a professional staff who have lots of fun while enjoying their jobs growing and caring for plants and helping customers with their gardening needs. Applicant should have a passion for plants and an interest in annuals, perennials and foliage plants in addition to woody trees and shrubs and enjoys working with people. A knowledge of plants is helpful though not required. Working towards a degree in ornamental horticulture is beneficial though not required. Salary/Hourly rate is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, 401K Retirement Plan, Health Insurance Stipend. Posting valid until 4/1/2021 Contact Larry Hindle at 5087615505 evergreentree@verizon.net

Golf Course Superintendent
Part-time, Summer
These (possibly 2) are entry level positions on the golf course maintenance staff of the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; operation of mowing equipment and string trimmers, sand bunker maintenance, setting tee markers and cart control barriers, seeding and sod work, landscape and ornamental maintenance, cart path maintenance, tree and shrub maintenance, assist in project work and perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor. Interested applicants need to possess a learner’s permit or driver's license. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Posting open until 5/24/2021. $12.75/hour. Contact Stephen B. Tibbels, CGCS at stibbels@acushnet.ma.us or 5089850047

Part-time
Looking for a kind and eager farmer/animal caretaker to provide some help with our chickens. The hours will vary by week but generally around (1-5 hours). You will need to have your own transportation and be located in the Westport area. $12/hour No experience required. Position open until 1/15/2021. Contact Sequoia Johnson at sequoiajohnson123@gmail.com or 6037770105

Looking for an experienced equestrian who has excellent people skills and is hard-working, reliable, and cheerful, to work on a beautiful private island off the coast of Cape Cod. Our herd of 16 horses mostly live out so mucking is minimal and easy. This is a year-round, 5-day 40 hour work week position. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to tacking/untacking, getting horses fit, horse care, keeping barns tidy, cleaning stalls, feeding, grooming and basic first aid, stacking hay and caring for small sheep flock. Pay starts at $13.00 an hour, negotiable for those with more knowledge and experience. Benefits: Position includes company housing in a one-bedroom apartment which includes cable tv, internet, landline, heat and electricity. Accrued 2 weeks vacation, 5 sick days and 5 personal days per year. Health and dental insurance. 401k available after 1 year of employment. Send resume to; Michelle Longo 4longos@gmail.com

Field Crew
Full-time, year-round
The work varies, but will include planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing a wide variety of vegetables and small fruit. Workers may also be involved in greenhouse work, grounds maintenance, animal care, or other aspects of the operation based on the farm’s needs and the worker’s inclination.
The worker will be expected to work 5 days per week, 8 per day. Applicants should be willing to work at least one weekend day. The workday starts at 8am and usually goes until 4-5pm. Hourly pay begins at $14/hour with the potential of a year-end bonus contingent on completion of a time commitment agreement, plus free vegetables from the farm. There is potential for increases for longer term workers based on their performance. Applicants should be able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly. Housing is not available. For all field crew employment opportunities please contact Ron Smolowitz (cfarm@capecod.net) In the email subject line please put applying for field crew position