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Flexible Schedule
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Cleveland, OH 44106
Cleveland Botanical Garden (CBG) is a year-round, urban public Garden with 10 acres featuring eleven permanent display gardens, the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, and changing exhibits. The Botanical Garden is a place where a wide variety of living collections are cultivated for scientific, educational, and ornamental purposes. Assist the horticulture staff with weekly lawn maintenance at Cleveland Botanical Garden. Responsibilities: Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks Cut small lawn areas using self-propelled mower Trim lawn and bed edges using string trimmer Backpack blow sidewalks Spot weed formal lawns Water newly seeded/sodded areas Ensure all equipment is cleaned and put away in proper location Maintain the safety of people, plants, and animals Providing information, direction, and guidance to guests; encourage appropriate guest use of the grounds Attend trainings, orientations, or clinics as required Additional related tasks as needed Outcomes/Impact: Well maintained lawn spaces allow visitors to fully appreciate the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants Lawn spaces are in beautiful shape for private events and visitors celebrating special occasions in those areas
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Cleveland, OH 44106
The Garden Store is an inspiring place to shop for the gardener - and everyone else. The world of the garden inspires everything in this special shop, an area favorite. Garden flair is everywhere, from apparel and jewelry to home and garden décor. The Garden Store offers a carefully curated selection of original and one-of-a-kind gifts and garden goods in a variety of styles that change with the seasons. Garden Store Retail Assistants help prepare and arrange merchandise for sale, greet and assist shoppers, and/or keep the Garden Store clean and tidy. Volunteers can assist in the store or in the inventory storage area. Responsibilities: Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks Attend trainings, orientations, refreshers, or clinics as required to ensure consistency and accuracy in job duties Demonstrate positive guest interaction and model strong customer service Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to staff in a timely manner May assist in the receiving, processing, and pricing of Garden Store merchandise in the P1 Level Receiving Room Familiarize yourself with Garden Store products Assist customers in the Garden Store’s Garden Room and Retail Patio areas, as necessary Provide light housekeeping and maintenance of store, including sweeping, dusting, and restocking Care for Garden Store’s plants, including watering, pruning, and deadheading Additional related tasks as needed Outcomes/Impact: Guests have an enjoyable shopping experience in a well-organized store Increase in sales which provides funding to support the mission of Holden Forests & Gardens Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics: Previous retail experience preferred, but not required Be comfortable and enjoy working with the public Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and with a team Flexible, interested in doing a variety of projects Strong communication skills Commitment to learning information and procedures relevant to the work Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ability to adapt as needed Demonstrate respect for the diversity of people and nature Time Commitment: Store assistant shifts are 12:30-4pm, Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30am-1pm, Tuesday-Saturday Inventory assistant shifts are 10am-Noon, Wednesday-Friday Minimum two shifts per month Year round availability
Date Posted: 2024-06-24
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Flexible Schedule
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Cleveland, OH 44106
The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse offers a thrilling year-round escape to the fantastic spiny desert of Madagascar and the butterfly-filled rainforest of Costa Rica. The Glasshouse features 350 species of exotic plants and 50 different types of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The Glasshouse is unique among conservatories because it shows how plants, animals, geology, and climate interact in delicate balance. Glasshouse Ambassadors provide information and fosters exploration of the Glasshouse plants and animals to visitors. Responsibilities: Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks Engage visitors in the Glasshouse biomes Answer visitor questions, and when unable to answer a question, allow the visitor to submit the question for staff follow-up Educate visitors about the plant and animal life within the biomes Provide outstanding customer service Maintain the safety of people, plants, and animals Attend trainings, orientations, or clinics as required Additional related tasks as needed Outcomes/Impact: Increases guest satisfaction and provides them with a richer experience in the Glasshouse biomes Provides education and enrichment for guests
Date Posted: 2024-06-24
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2024-10-16
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2024-10-31
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Cleveland, OH 44106
October is a busy month when our horticulturists are planning for spring, as they have thousands of tulip bulbs to plant and leaves to rake. Additional volunteers in October will help our staff accomplish these big projects before it gets too cold (we hope!). Tools and instructions are provided, no previous gardening experience is needed. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. We recommend wearing layers as the temperatures can change during the day. Bring gardening gloves if you have them, otherwise volunteers can borrow some. Volunteers can work in light rain if they are comfortable doing so, but shifts are cancelled for heavy rain or thunderstorms. Volunteers will be notified if a shift is cancelled due to weather.
Date Posted: 2024-07-23
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2024-10-03
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2024-10-24
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Cleveland, OH 44106
During the holiday season, the Cleveland Botanical Garden will become an ice-capped experience with FROST, the winter show. To prepare for the show, volunteers can assist in stringing lights in the outdoor gardens on the upper level, such as the terrace, alee, restorative, topiary, and rose gardens, and on cut trees. Volunteers must be able to stand for long periods of time, reach and bend, get on a step ladder. Gloves are recommended for both warmth and for protection against branches. All other tools will be provided. Volunteers will work in pairs. Holiday light stringing takes place mostly in October on Wednesday mornings, 10am-1pm, and Thursday afternoons, 1-4pm.
Date Posted: 2024-07-23
