Assistant Greenhouse Manager

Historic New England (HNE) seeks a full-time Assistant Greenhouse Manager responsible for supporting operations and public activities at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA. This picturesque historic site is one of the oldest greenhouses in the country, welcoming visitors and shoppers for a unique experience throughout the year. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides expert plant advice and excellent customer service to the public to support business operations. 
• Maintains greenhouse environment and sanitation including; cleaning, organizing, venting, and maintaining equipment and tools.
  
• Works with greenhouse manager on inventory management and placement of plants, hard goods and retail merchandise.
  
• Serves as acting manager when Greenhouse Manager is not on the sales floor or available.
  
• Is a key holder and assists with open/close procedures as well as emergency response.
  
• Records visitation and garden club data for use by the greenhouse and administration.
  
• Answers questions about Historic New England and promotes membership.
  
• Manages and presents group tours and assists with all greenhouse programs and events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year job-related experience and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of perennials, tropicals, and orchids.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
  
• Fully competent computer skills including word-processing, spread sheets, cashiering, social media and email.
• General plant culture knowledge.
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours as required.
• Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values.
  
• Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of pesticide application for all plant material.
  
• General working knowledge of the greenhouse environment, sanitation, ventilation and small equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:

Historic New England—founded as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910—is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States. Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums  and landscapes, including several coastal farms.

The organization operates a major collections and archives center in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and has the world’s largest collection of New England artifacts, comprising more than 125,000 decorative arts and objects and 1.5 million archival documents including photographs, architectural drawings, manuscripts, and ephemera. Engaging education programs for youth, adults, and preservation professionals, and award-winning exhibitions and publications are offered in person and virtually. The Historic New England Preservation Easement program is a national leader and protects 127 privately owned historic properties throughout the region.

To learn more, visit historicnewengland.org

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.