Nursery Assistant -Native Plant Production
Employment Type
Job (Seasonal Full-Time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
The Nursery Assistant will support the implementation and daily operation of the native plant production program. Working in close coordination with the Center’s Botanist, the position combines propagation, seed handling, and field-based ecological work within a 100% organic, chemical-free framework.
This is a full-time position requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to ecological horticulture.This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a rigorously managed native plant propagation program within an ecologically significant landscape.
About Us
The Round House Center for Ecological Gardens is located at the site of the historic Round House in Wilton, Connecticut.
Over the past fifteen years, the surrounding landscapes have been developed in collaboration with the ecological landscape designer Darrel Morrison, The Center is now developing an on-site native plant nursery focused on seed-based propagation of local ecotypes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties
Assist with seed cleaning, stratification, and sowing protocols
Execute plug production schedules and transplant cycles
Maintain accurate labeling, batch tracking, and plant inventory systems
Record sowing data, germination rates, survival percentages, and production metrics
Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Support native seed collection and grass production efforts
Assist with field installation and meadow establishment
Participate in manual invasive species management (no chemical applications)
Maintain clear, consistent daily production and field records
Education and Experience
Qualifications
Training or experience in horticulture, botany, ecology, or related discipline
Experience with greenhouse production or native plant propagation preferred
Strong organizational skills and comfort with data recording (spreadsheets)
Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team
Additional Information
$20–$24 per hour, commensurate with experience
40 hours per week
Non-exempt, W-2 seasonal employee
The job will start in April and run through the end of October .
The Center anticipates continued expansion of its native plant program. Strong performance in this role may lead to ongoing full-time employment.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume with a brief statement of your interest in this position and relevant experience to :
Application Deadline:March 20, 2026
