Gardener, Alcatraz Historic Gardens; Seasonal

Overview

Gardener, Alcatraz Historic Gardens (Temporary Seasonal)

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy) serves as the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, collaborating with the Presidio Trust, partners, donors, and the community to support the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The GGNRA spans three Bay Area counties north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge and includes sites such as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Mori Point, Lands End, and the Presidio of San Francisco.

The Parks Conservancy works at the intersection of national park sites, local communities, social justice, and climate resilience, enhancing public awareness and providing volunteer and educational opportunities in the parks. We are park builders, caretakers, ambassadors, and educators, united to connect people to parks in support of our vision Parks for All Forever
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Department

Description:

The Parks Conservancy s Community Stewardship and Engagement (CSE) team focuses on creating and strengthening connections between communities and parklands, supporting priority park needs through a variety of programs that serve diverse Bay Area communities. We aim to build trustful relationships and create impactful experiences that offer opportunities for stewardship, science, storytelling, recreation, exploration, and wellness. We listen to understand local community needs and collaborate with community leaders to co-create programs that support the health, well-being, and care of both communities and the flora and fauna, while inspiring new ways of learning and contributing to social justice and environmental issues.

With a focus on priority park sites, the Gardens team offers programs to restore and sustain two historic gardens with support from the larger CSE team. Programs include hands-on gardening, garden tours, community-science data collection, and initiatives for youth and other affinity groups. Staff also develop and mentor the next generation of horticulturists via internships and workforce development opportunities.

This is a part-time, 27 hours per week (on average), non-benefitted position from April through September.

The Alcatraz gardener works closely with the Gardens of Alcatraz Sr. Program Manager to ensure the general maintenance and daily upkeep of garden areas on Alcatraz Island while welcoming visitors and engaging volunteers.

• Care for all garden areas utilizing the proper techniques and practices of horticulture: this includes weeding, propagating, planting, efficient irrigation, fertilizing, composting, pruning and insect/disease control.
• Utilize the greenhouse for growing annuals and perennials for the garden.
• Meet regularly with and coordinate work with Sr. Gardens Manager.
• Lead volunteers in planned activities; supervise and train volunteers in safe garden practices.
• Track volunteer hours and attendance using a database.
• Maintain a clean and orderly storage areas. Manage equipment and supplies, including proper care of garden tools and volunteer supplies. Report any necessary replacements and repairs.
• Assist in maintenance of greenhouse and irrigation systems. Report necessary repairs and replacements.
• Be part of the team and courteous to visitors.
• Occasionally drive to pick up plants from nursery.
• Occasionally provide hands-on support to Black Point Historic Gardens (at Fort Mason).
• Other duties as assigned.

All candidates who can perform the essential functions and responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

There is no minimum education requirement for this position. We will consider candidates based on interest in this line of work as well as any combination of relevant education, work/lived experience, or training.

• Experience and knowledge in horticulture and the care of gardens.
• Experience as a volunteer or with volunteer management
• Be able to drive garden vehicle safely on the island, be comfortable driving around visitors and small spaces
• Be able to learn to use a chipper for composting
• Must possess California driver’s…