Groundskeeper

Looking for a summer job? Want to work outdoors? Come spend the summer with us.

Historic Hudson Valley (www.hudsonvalley.org) educates and entertains more than 300,000 visitors a year through our school programs, house tours, and large-scale special events like the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and Horseman’s Hollow.

We are looking for 4 summer groundskeepers with a desire to work on a team that strives for excellence. You will perform a variety of landscaping and gardening duties including mowing, hedge trimming, and management of grass trimmings, leaves and other debris. This position is part-time, six (6) hours per day, for the summer (May 1st – August 31) only.

To be considered you must be 18 years of age, in good physical condition, able to lift 50-pounds and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license, basic computer proficiency (e.g. e-mail and the internet) and a high school diploma or GED are required. $13.00 per hour. Send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. Include “Groundskeeper” in the subject line.

Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, is open but currently without power. Tours are still running, and the house and gardens are accessible. However, the art galleries, elevator, and wheelchair access are unavailable until power is restored.