This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.
Provide for the natural and landscaped environment of the village by ensuring the growth, maintenance, and health of the lawns, gardens, and flowers. Responsibilities include watering, mowing, weeding, seeding, and feeding the village lawns as needed. Repair of lawns, gardens, and paths as needed.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
● Be able to manage a volunteer team of 2-10
● Collaborate with other departments as needed on projects.
● Building a safety culture with team members on various tools used on a day to day basis.
● Planting, watering, and nurturing flowers in the village planters.
● Planting, maintaining, and improving the many village flower beds and gardens.
● Setup, planting and maintaining the village cold frames.
Specific knowledge and skills include but are not limited to the following:
● General knowledge of plant propagation, landscaping, lawn care, gardening, and safe & appropriate
tool use required.
● Eye for organization and keeping facilities tidy.
● Works well independently as well as in a team environment.
● Enthusiasm for and ability to work in a remote wilderness setting.
● Pledges to work in ways that support and fulfill Holden Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
● Abides by Holden Village’s Community Health Protocols and Practices.
● Extends genuine hospitality to all villagers.
● Upholds and works to further Holden Village values of diversity, equality, respect, sustainability, and
spirituality as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
● Commits to staying up-do date on all required vaccinations.
Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
View upcoming summer faculty.
