Gardener I, Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

The historic gardens of Connecticut Landmarks’ properties are museums themselves. They showcase spectacular landscape design and lush flowers, and offer a window into the ways residents of our historic houses used the properties. Connecticut Landmarks is hiring a Gardener to care for the historic gardens at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden in Bethlehem.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing gardens and grounds prior to sites opening to public in Spring.
• Working with appropriate site administrators, preservation manager, contractors, garden clubs and historical records to plan and maintain plantings.
• Oversee acquisition and installation of plants, fencing, and other elements as appropriate.
• Support public programming related to the gardens.
• Lead Connecticut Landmarks' efforts to participate in sustainable horticulture methods.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with volunteers and staff.
• Periodically evaluate trees on property for safety.
• Serve as a resource for members of the public on garden care and history.
• Close gardens in the fall and assess supply and plant material needs for the coming season.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least three years’ experience in gardening, horticulture, or a related field
• Experience working at a historic site or garden is highly desirable.
• Customer service experience.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. For fastest review, applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Peg Shimer, Site Administrator, at [email protected] with the subject line: “Bellamy-Ferriday Gardener.”

Application deadline: April 30, 2025.

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