Historic Garden Interpreter

General Duties:

• Daily maintaining of the historic garden areas (areas of historic interpretation, exterior grounds around historic buildings, kitchen garden, upper court garden, lower court garden, nature trail and orchard areas.
• Interpretation of the historic garden areas and grounds to visitors.
• Assist with media/social media related to living collections.
• Create, plan, and implement horticulture programs on an annual basis.
• Work with educational staff and volunteers to research, implement, and lead educational programs for students of all grade levels.
• Continue to develop and maintain on-site nature tail and period orchard project.
• Train and manage garden volunteers, seasonal garden staff, and garden interns.
• Work with staff for outdoor programs and site rental needs
• Plan for Holly Nights decorations and presents annual wreath and ornament workshops.
• Develop partnerships with regional horticultural organizations.
• Represent Pennsbury Manor at varied offsite functions as assigned.
• Regular inventorying and supply ordering; annual plant/seed ordering
• Grounds cleanup.
• Tool, greenhouse, and equipment care.
• Varied other non-horticulture responsibilities as needed.

The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions.