Are you a plant lover who has grown to appreciate roses, and the special care they require? We’re recruiting an individual who will find enjoyment caring for our 100 wheelchair-accessible rose collection, up to 8 hours per week, March-November. Please share this post with friends, family, and colleagues.
Job Flyer: Rose Curator
Job Description: Rose Curator
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Key Details From the Job Description:
Role Description & Responsibilities
A. Rose Collection Care
Care for 100+ roses (climbers, shrubs & miniature roses), March – November.
B. Rose Collection Documentation & Labels
Provide labels on the plants and assist with documentation & inventory.
C. Team Meeting
Wednesday, 10am – 12pm, meet at the Cottage with the rest of the small professional team.
D. New England Rose Society Engagement
Meet members of the New England Rose Society and attend a few of their educational events.
Required Experience, Abilities & Skills
– Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude, an open mind, and good hygiene
– An enthusiastic willingness to represent Rest-Stop-Ranch’s mission and vision
– Experience successfully caring for plants – a green garden
– Experience coordinating plant documentation, labels, inventory, etc.
– Ability to lift 40lb bags of compost or fertilizer
– Ability to see/hear/speak clearly, and move about the 100 roses easily
– Ability to work with the roses, rain or shine (weeding, deadheading, pest management)
– Ability to kneel on the ground or with a kneeling pad/stool for extended periods
– Ability to push/pull a loaded wheelbarrow up and down slopes over a distance
– Skill to welcome all people without judgement or bias
– Skill to collect and manage carefully plant information
– Skill to write clearly with pen on paper
– Skill to communicate verbally and non-verbally
– Skill to create a safe environment, assess dynamic safety, and follow safety best practices
– Skill to “keep calm and carry on” with a sense of humor
Ideal Time Table
Recruiting 2026 January
1st Interviews 2026 February
2nd Interviews 2026 February
Job Offer 2026 February or March
Job Accepted & Start Date 2026 February or March