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Description |
When |
Training |
| Gardening |
| Lilac
Grove |
Learn about
& work with lilacs. (Seasonal) |
Tuesday
9 a.m.-noon |
On the job |
 |
| Plant
Propagation Nursery |
Propagate
plant material. Assist with 2 plant sale fund raisers per year.
Enjoy working in a fun environment & learn about many different
types of plants. |
Tuesday
9 a.m.-noon |
On the job |
|
| Rosarium |
Assist staff
with grooming roses, planting companion plants, mulching, &
propagating |
Tuesday,
Thursday,
Sat. mornings
9 a.m.-noon |
On the job |
| Public
Programs |
| Children
and Family Programs |
Gather and
prepare supplies, create projects, assist children & read stories.
Assist with Acorn Bear Program (spring, summer, fall) & child
components of major festivals. |
As scheduled
throughout the year |
On the job |
|
Classes
&
Lectures |
Assist with
check-in at gardening lectures & classes. Perform hosting duties
before & during lectures. |
Events throughout
the year |
Training
on day of event |
|
Festivals
and
Event Support |
Decorate,
organize, gather supplies, or assist with class registration. |
Before
and during major festivals |
On
the job |
|
| Group Tours |
Guide adult
groups
through a visual presentation of Descanso. |
As scheduled
throughout the year |
Training
by staff |
|
Docent Programs |
Docent Program:
School Tours |
Assist
students in exploration & science investigation
throughout the Descanso
landscape. |
Weekdays |
Training
is required |
| Other
Activities |
| Crafts |
Create handmade
crafts to be sold at Holiday Show. |
Wednesday
mornings
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Your own
personal creativity |
|
Enchanted
Railroad |
Conductor
rides the caboose on an electric or gas train with passengers.
Ticket taker greets guests and sells tickets |
Weekend
mornings &/or afternoons.
|
One
session
On the job |
|
| Gift Shop |
Assist the
shop managers with displays of merchandise and customer sales. |
Seven days
a week |
Training
is required |
|
| Member Relations |
Greet visitors
at the membership table & provide information on membership
benefits. |
Weekends
plus weekdays during Holiday & Spring events |
Two hour
session |
|
| Wedding
Host/Hostess |
Assist
the Descanso wedding coordinators in greeting & directing the
arrival of vendors, wedding party & guests. |
Weekends:
afternoon &/or evening (Fri., Sat., Sun.) |
One
session by staff |
|
| Behind
the Scenes |
Assist
staff in mailings or other clerical needs. |
As
needed |
On
the job |
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