Stone Gables Estate is hiring: Horticulturist & Design Specialist in Elizabethto

Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Horticulturist & Design Specialist to join our team at Stone Gables Estate, a premier property featuring multiple venues and seasonal events. This full-time role offers a wide range of responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with particularly busy seasons around the holidays.

The ideal candidate will bring passion for plants, design, and seasonal décor, with flexible availability to meet the needs of the estate. Hours will vary between 30–40 per week, depending on the season and business demands.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves plants, enjoys design, and takes pride in creating memorable, festive experiences for thousands of guests. If you are motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute your skills to a one-of-a-kind property, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

Job Summary:

The Horticulturist and Design Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining a large estate with multiple venues and several busy seasons throughout the year to include decorating indoor and outdoor venues, managing greenhouses, orchards, etc., and maintaining general plant health.

Requirements:

• Design, order, maintain, and exercise sound judgement in maintaining plants for the estate pertaining to pruning practices, watering schedules, fertilization, and general plant health.
• Oversee plants at facilities to include, but not limited to, two small greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, roadways, woodlands, growing and nursery areas.
• Decorate indoor and outdoor facilities and venues, including AirBNBs, with seasonal and event-focused designs.
• Support large-scale Christmas operations, hosting thousands of guests annually.
• Facilitate and manage production practices that are safety-minded and compliant with evolving government rules and regulations.
• Operate a pickup truck and a box truck, as well as safely drive a truck while pulling a trailer.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Qualifications:

• A degree in Horticulture or similar certification is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong background and knowledge in the field of Horticulture, with at least 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Able to assess situations and make proper horticultural decisions, using educational background, former training, and knowledge.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills and initiative
• Proven time management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues across departments to achieve shared goals
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and embrace professional growth opportunities.
• Strong follow-through and a keen sense of ownership, along with an aptitude for building relationships at all levels within the organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to sit or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; use peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus; work in wet or humid conditions and in outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequently required to stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk, smell; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use distance vision. Subject to cleaning chemicals.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move over 100 pounds, work in high places.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (free vision for employee-only option)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year of employment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development