Seasonal Gardener

Job Description

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden seeks a full-time Seasonal Gardener. This position supports the
Buildings, Gardens & Grounds department in the horticultural maintenance of our 5 ½ acre historic site. The
landscape, which contains an old-growth woodland, a formal garden, a native pollinator garden and
naturalistic plantings, is guided by a conservation easement. This position is ideal for an energetic person with
a sunny disposition who can work independently and collaborate with colleagues in a small team.

About Us

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden preserves the stories of six generations of descendants of Martha Washington, and the enslaved and free people who lived and labored here. A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place sits on 5 ½ acres in the heart of Georgetown and houses over 18,000 decorative objects, including the largest Washington Collection outside of Mount Vernon.

Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with garden maintenance (including weeding, mulching, watering, raking, edging, deadheading,
planting and pruning)
• Operate a variety of motorized equipment using safety best practices
• Assist with care of nursery and greenhouse
• Work with garden volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of basic horticultural techniques, including plant care, weed removal and landscape
maintenance
• Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems creatively
• Ability to work closely with colleagues on team projects
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and ability to use Microsoft Teams
• The physical requirements of this position are classified as medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects).
• This position requires climbing (stairs, ladders), stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing or walking for
extended periods, pushing/pulling, lifting, grasping, visual acuity, keen spatial awareness, the ability to
move within constricted spaces and the ability to traverse uneven surfaces safely.
• Ability to work in a range of environmental conditions

Additional Information

WORK SCHEDULE
The regular work schedule is approximately 35 hours per week, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., between Monday and Friday.
This position is expected to run from July through September.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is based on experience. Salary range starts at $20/hour.
Tudor Place provides excellent benefits to employees, including paid leave, paid holidays, free on-site parking
and a staff Museum Shop discount for all employees.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY
Please email Helen Hubbard-Davis, Director of Finance & Administration, at careers@tudorplace.org with
resume and cover letter. Please include ‘SEASONAL GARDENER’ in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Tudor Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer