Job description

Champlain Valley Native Plant Restortation Nursery

Join the Champlain Valley Native Plant Restoration Nursery as a plant grower for the season and learn the basics of plant propagation and the uses of native plants for conservation purposes. Through this position, you will gain professional and field experience that translate well into the natural resources field. Skills gained include improved plant ID skills and knowledge about growing practices, restoration project implementation, staff management (volunteers and interns), and record keeping. By serving at the Nursery, you will be a part of and help support a growing network of plant suppliers for restoration and conservation practices across Vermont.

This position will be based primarily outdoors at the nursery facility located in Poultney, VT with occasional time spent in the field at local project/restoration sites as needed. There is some flexibility in the schedule, but typical hours will be served during the weekday with occasional weekends. The position is fairly independent with a portion of the time serving alongside PMNRCD staff, interns, and volunteers.

Start date is flexible, position will end August 31, 2023. Position open until filled!

This position is Quarter Time: Requires 455 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 13 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $6,750 (pre-tax), and an education award of $1,718.25 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

For questions about this position or to send additional materials:

Hilary Solomon

(802) 558-3515

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Poultney, VT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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