Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum is a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the waters and lands we steward. We turn this commitment into action by:

• Positioning humans as active participants within the natural world and compelling the university community and our publics to negotiate the full complexity that entails

• Advancing partnerships, programs, user experience, and all that we steward to catalyze impact and access in a radically changing world

• Emerging as University of Michigan’s premier partner for research, teaching, and public impact in sustainability, climate-forward practices, and biocultural diversity

• Promoting healthier communities, cultures, and ecosystems through active care and cultivation of the gardens, fields, natural habitats, and dynamic systems that sustain our world.

Job Description

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum is looking to hire Horticulture Assistants to work with our Horticulture Team in our conservatory and greenhouses on the care of our plant collections; in the display gardens, in support of teaching, research, public outreach, and conservation goals. Job duties may include: watering, plant propagation and cleaning in our conservatory, greenhouses and work areas, and weeding, removing invasive species, and planting, pruning, mulching and other tasks in outdoor collections and display gardens. Work is performed inside and outside during a wide range of weather and environmental conditions. We are looking for students who can work Fall and Winter terms for at least 4 hours per week.

University of Michigan student with a good work ethic, enthusiasm for teamwork and a willingness to learn.  Requires the ability to transport up to 40 pounds, work independently and a willingness to work in varied environments.  Experience in greenhouse operation, landscaping or gardening is desired. Transportation assistance may be available. Students must be eligible for federal work study.