Ellen B. Cleveland Horticultural Fellowship
Collections That Care
Wilmington, DEFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Ellen B. Cleveland Horticultural Fellowship is an opportunity for an emerging leader in horticulture to work at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to learn and experience all aspects of caring for a public historic garden and landscape. This fellowship is an outstanding learning and growth opportunity for a recent graduate considering a career in public gardens.
Key Details
- Compensation: $19 / Hour
- Duration: 1 year, with opportunity for renewal (starts January 5, 2027)
- Schedule: FT (35 hours/week)
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one under the direction of horticulture staff as well as independently to preserve and maintain the historic design intent of the Winterthur Garden and Estate.
- Learn safety and horticultural techniques, e.g., fertilizing, planting, pruning, snow removal, leaf removal, mowing, spraying pesticides, mulching, and weed-eating.
- Learn the cultural requirements and botanical nomenclature of plants.
- Learn about the design principles and history of the Winterthur Garden.
- Be introduced to other aspects of the management of a public garden, such as budgeting, fundraising, and programming.
- Complete curatorial work on a particular plant grouping or a research project on a relevant topic, e.g., pest/disease control, Beech Leaf Disease.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Horticultural hand-tools
- Power equipment
- Gardening techniques
- Gardening terminology
- I.P.M. (Integrated Pest Management)
- Plant taxonomy
- Plant anatomy
Qualifications
- Eligibility: Enrolled student or recent graduate of an accredited college or university with six semesters of completed coursework in horticulture or a related field.
- Preferred Experience: Graduate of an accredited college or university in horticulture or a related field with one year of practical, hands-on experience in horticulture, with some time devoted to the maintenance of gardens.
Skills
- Ability to operate horticultural hand-tools and power equipment safely.
- Ability to execute oral and written directions.
- Basic knowledge of gardening techniques and terminology.
- Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
- Basic knowledge of I.P.M. and plant taxonomy and anatomy.