Seasonal Horticulturists

Grow Your Career at Filoli: Seasonal Horticulturist

Do you have a passion for plants, history, and the great outdoors? Filoli is looking for a Seasonal Horticulturist to join our world-class team. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience maintaining a premier historic estate and public garden while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals.

Position Overview

As a Seasonal Horticulturist, you will play a vital role in preserving the beauty of Filoli’s historic gardens, orchards, and natural lands. Whether you are prepping soil for a spring bloom or maintaining our scenic hiking trails, your work ensures our 16-acre formal garden and surrounding 654-acre estate remain a sanctuary for all.

• Rate: $26.00 per hour

• Duration: Mid-February 2026 through Mid-June 2026.

• Schedule: 40 hours per week (typically Mon–Fri, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm).

• Flexibility: Occasional weekend work and schedule adjustments may be required to support the garden’s needs.

What You’ll Do

You will rotate through various specialties including the Formal Garden, Production, and Natural Lands. Key responsibilities include:

• Garden Artistry: Planting, soil preparation, pruning, and hedging (including topiary and vines) to maintain our historic landscape standards.

• Estate Maintenance: Irrigation management, turf care, and the upkeep of paths, pools, and garden structures.

• Production & Harvesting: Assisting with greenhouse propagation, container gardening, and harvesting fresh fruit and flowers.

• Natural Lands Care: Trail maintenance, brush clearing (including poison oak management), and using equipment like string trimmers and blowers.

• Guest Engagement: Interacting with visitors to share the story of Filoli’s horticultural displays and assisting with special events.

Who You Are

We are looking for an energetic self-starter who brings a creative approach to problem-solving and a deep respect for diverse perspectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 6 months of practical experience in garden maintenance, nursery work, or farm production (or an Associate’s Degree in Horticulture).

• Skills: Ability to operate power equipment (mowers, blowers) and basic mechanical aptitude.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 16’, and work outdoors in various weather conditions (rain or shine).

• Requirements: A valid Driver’s License and a commitment to Filoli’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why Filoli?

At Filoli, we are dedicated to sustaining a racially equitable organization and look for team members who share our passion for advancing these values. You’ll work in a supportive, collegial environment where your contributions directly impact the preservation of a California icon.

Ready to dig in? If you are a collaborative professional with a "can-do" attitude and a love for horticulture, we want to hear from you!  Apply today: https://filoli.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a26ons3segjf/aa0