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Employment Opportunities

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Employment Opportunities

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Preston Earth designs, builds, and maintains gardens that are ecologically grounded, rooted in place, and cared for over time. Our work is thoughtful, physical, and hands-on, with an emphasis on long-term stewardship rather than quick results.
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We are a small, hardworking team that values care, consistency, clear communication, and shared responsibility. The work is demanding and deeply rewarding for those who enjoy learning through direct experience and sustained attention.

Job Openings - 2026

 

Gardener

Hours: 30-40 hours per week


Season: Mid March, 2026 – November 7, 2026

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We are seeking gardeners who are curious, reliable, and interested in learning. Professional gardening experience is welcome but not required. What matters most is a genuine interest in plants, land, and ongoing outdoor work, along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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This role is well suited to people who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions, learning through observation and repetition, and contributing to a collaborative team. Many of our most successful team members come from backgrounds in farming, gardening, the arts, athletics, or other craft-based or physical work.


Responsibilities include:​

  • Hands-on garden maintenance and care

  • Assisting with garden installations and site improvements

  • Learning plant identification, timing, and garden ecology

  • Working closely with experienced gardeners and team leads

  • Supporting gardens as living systems that evolve over time
     

Qualifications:​

  • Interest in plants, land, and outdoor work

  • Willingness to learn through observation and repetition

  • Reliability, consistency, and care for details

  • Comfort with physical work in all weather conditions

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Valid driver’s license

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Experienced Fine Gardener

Hours: 30-40 hours per week


Season: Mid March, 2026 – November 7, 2026

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We are also seeking an experienced fine gardener with a background in professional gardening, horticulture, or farming. This role is ideal for someone who values craft, care, and efficiency, and who is interested in growing into greater responsibility over time.

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The experienced gardener supports the ongoing care of perennial and edible gardens, works with attention to detail and seasonal rhythms, and contributes to the long-term health and longevity of each site.

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Responsibilities Include:​

  • Planting, transplanting, pruning, weeding, and ongoing garden care

  • Supports the ongoing care and installation of perennial and edible gardens

  • Soil preparation and amendment

  • Watering, digging, raking, and general site upkeep

  • Observing plant health and responding thoughtfully

  • Supporting daily workflow and team communication

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Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in gardening, horticulture, or farming

  • Strong plant knowledge and attention to detail

  • Ability to balance care, quality, and efficiency

  • Comfort with sustained physical work outdoors

  • Clear communication and reliability

  • Interest in mentoring or supporting less-experienced gardeners

  • Valid driver’s license

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​As experience and trust grow, this role may expand to include mentoring newer crew members and supporting site coordination.​

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and mid-season pay increases.

  • Thoughtful, hands-on work caring for and building gardens over time.

  • Opportunities to learn through daily practice and experience.

  • A small, collaborative team that values care, responsibility, and clear communication.
     

If you’re drawn to this kind of work and environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Apply Now: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and any relevant experience to prestonearth@gmail.com

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