Overview
Peconic Land Trust
Part-time
On-site
$23-$25 per hour
Bridgehampton, NY
Full Description
Position Summary
We are excited to offer a part-time, seasonal job opportunity to assist with landscape maintenance at Bridge Gardens (BG) located on the east end of Long Island in Bridgehampton, NY. BG is a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust. Its mission is to serve as an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden, where visitors may learn about what they can do at the individual level to practice responsible and sustainable gardening and landscape management. It is open to the public and offers educational programs and tours throughout the year. BG is a 5-acre property that has four main gardens and garden areas, the Herb Garden, the Rose Garden, the Vegetable and Community Gardens, and the Mixed Borders.
Working alongside the garden staff, the seasonal groundskeeper will perform all outdoor landscaping activities rain or shine in a hands-on capacity that requires some strength and endurance. The successful candidate will have landscaping experience with the ability to work 20 hours per week with some flexibility on the days and hours to be set in the mornings and/or afternoons on Monday through Sunday, on 5 days preferably, from July-November 2026.
Key Job Responsibilities
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Mowing, trimming, edging, and removal of invasives.
Digging, weeding, planting, mulching, light pruning and more.
Operate related machinery and tools
Essential Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent experience
Must be able to reliably commute to Bridgehampton
Previous landscaping experience
Effective oral communication skills
Ability to follow directions and work well with a team or alone
Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to operate machinery and equipment necessary to perform job.
Ability to frequently to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, and stand for long periods of time, as needed.
Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
Salary
• $23-$25 per hour
Peconic Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
