Organization:

Mount Auburn Cemetery comprises 175 acres and is situated in Watertown and Cambridge near Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1831, and now visited by over 200,000 people each year, Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark, recognized as the first “rural cemetery” and the inspiration for the American Parks Movement during the 19th century. As an active cemetery, Mount Auburn inspires all who visit, comforts the bereaved, and commemorates the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty. As an accredited arboretum, Mount Auburn features 5,000 trees and nearly 20,000 plants overall.

Role:

The Plant Collections Department manages the mapping, labelling, and general record keeping of nearly 20,000 plants or massed plantings. We use BG-BASE as our botanical garden database and ESRI ArcGIS software to manage our maps. The Plant Records Associate assists in the processing of various related pieces of data management including as relates to plant acquisitions, removals, and plantings. They also will perform field work to confirm planting status, andupdate tree measurements and collect any additional data required. A data-heavy position, there is approximately a 60% field / 40% office work split.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use BG-BASE and ESRI ArcGIS products to maintain plant collections records
• Process records of plant acquisitions (nursery orders, donations, exchanges) and plant removals in BG-BASE
• Map new plantings and update existing records in ESRI Field Maps and desktop ArcGIS
• Perform field checks on the status of existing plantings, including updating tree measurements
• Operate a laser engraver, embosser, and related software to produce display labels and accession tags
• Perform hardware checks and maintenance on tree display labels, including installation of memorial plaques
• Assist with the creation of summaries and reports on the plant records as needed

· May be required to perform other duties as requested by the Horticultural Curator

Qualifications and physical demands include but are not limited to:

• A strong background (academic or professional) in horticulture and the ability to identify plants to the genus level at a minimum
• Experience working with ArcGIS desktop and field apps
• Ability to learn the operation of various label making equipment and software
• Ability to use a power drill and other handheld tools such as pliers, wire cutters, chisel and hammer
• Strong respect for and ability to ensure data integrity
• Ability to communicate successfully with staff, volunteers, and the general public
• Ability to bend, walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry mapping and hardware maintenance equipment (up to 30 pounds)
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather conditions

Mount Auburn Cemetery is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.92 - $22.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, MA 02138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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