GARDENER II

Dumbarton Oaks

This position fills a critical role within a dedicated team of garden professionals working together to fulfil the mission of stewardship and preservation of Beatrix Farrand’s masterpiece, a century after its creation. This position reports to the director of gardens and grounds and is under the guidance and general direction of the crew leader for a given section of gardens and grounds.

This position participates actively in the daily care and maintenance and enhancement of the gardens and grounds; works independently or as part of a team, under the direction of a crew leader.

Salary Range: Salary Grade 050 $45,559 - $ 69,245
Application Link: Gardener II at Dumbarton Oaks

GARDENER

Architect of the Capitol

This Gardener acts as caretaker who maintains, protects, and preserves all assets of the Capitol Hill complex and landscape through the efficient use of allocated resources and sustainable practices. Also focuses on cleanliness and safety of the Capitol Complex. This includes but is not limited to picking up trash and debris, reporting any safety concerns and mitigating any safety hazards on the campus.

Closes on 12/17/2025

Salary: $26.47 to - $30.88 per hour Pay scale & grade: WG 06

Application Link: Gardener - Architect of the Capitol  

GREEN SPRING GARDENS SITE MANAGER

Fairfax County Park Authority

As the Green Spring Gardens Site Manager (Naturalist IV) this position leads a 31-acre accredited public garden that welcomes 100,000 visitors annually who tour the 18 theme gardens and natural areas and participate in a variety of educational programs. This position manages the Park Authority countywide horticulture program including other satellite sites (White Gardens and Clark House), the Fairfax County Farmers Markets, Gardens Plots, and liaison to the Friends of Green Spring (FROGs), Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Green Spring Extension Master Gardeners. The site manager at Green Spring Gardens will connect the community to natural and cultural resources through horticulture, education, and stewardship and will work closely with colleagues whose expertise spans cultural resources, archaeology, heritage conservation, and natural resources.

Salary Range: $75,474.26 - $125,790.50 Annually. Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program.
Application Link: Green Springs Gardens Site Manager (Naturalist IV)

LOCAL PLANT PROVIDER

Plant3r Indoor Garden Market

Become a Local Plant Provider with Indoor Garden Market and help ignite the local indoor food growing services industry in Loudoun + Fairfax County! We need one new LPP to design and grow seedling bundles each month starting in January 2026. 

Get paid to grow 150 seedlings per month for local indoor food growing customers using soil and hydroponic systems. Application closes on December 20th so don't wait!

Salary Range: Independent Contractor. Temporary

Application Link: Become a Local Plant Provider with Plant3r!

Or email clift@plant3r.com for immediate consideration

TREE OPERATIONS CREW MEMBER

Casey Trees

The Tree Operations Crew Member performs a variety of field operations for all tree planting, care and related activities.  This crew member should have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and enjoy working outside throughout the DMV. Our crew members works with internal/external stakeholders, including other Casey Trees departments, community volunteers, etc.  This is a full-time, year-round position with competitive benefits upon hire. 

Salary Range: $25.75 Hourly. Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b). This position is non-exempt.  

Application Link: Tree Operations Crew Member

Horticulture Foreman (New)

Casey Trees

The Horticulture Foreman (Foreman) is responsible for the proper execution of all planting, plant care and related activities, including managing all field operations and logistics. The Foreman leads by example, managing the Crew Chiefs and Crew in all day-to-day operations. The incumbent supervises field activities, ensures efficient and effective operations, directs staff, maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment, and solves challenges encountered to ensure continual process improvement. This position reports directly to the Design & Horticulture Manager with significant coordination from the Field Manager and coordinates with other arborists, planting crews, and members of other departments.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b)

Application Link: Horticulture Foreman

FARM CREW  (New)

Casey Trees

The Farm Crew member performs a wide range of hands-on tasks, including but not limited to tree production, grounds and facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance/repair, etc. This incumbent is expected to learn and apply tree nursery production techniques and other tasks, enjoy working out-of-doors in all seasons, be punctual, and ready and willing to conduct all assigned tasks.

Salary Range: $25.75 Hourly. Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b). This position is non-exempt.  

Application Link: Farm Crew

YOUTH PROGRAMS ASSISTANT (New)

Casey Trees

The Youth Programs Assistant supports the Education Department with youth related programs including school tree plantings, formal in-school and out-of-school programs focused on environmental literacy lessons, nature-based programs, and family programs. The incumbent serves as a member of the Education Team, engaging both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring educational outcomes that promote Casey Trees’ mission of restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy of the nation’s capital and the surrounding jurisdictions.

Salary Range: $26.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b). This position is non-exempt.  

Application Link: Youth Programs Assistant

TEMPORARY HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST II *Still Open

Alexandria City Government

A Horticultural Specialist II performs horticultural tasks of a specialized nature. The Specialist will assist in the development and coordination of a comprehensive Natural Resource Management Plan and Natural Resource Inventory to protect and preserve natural resources throughout the City. Work sites include office and field sites across the City. Work will consist primarily in invasive species management. This work is performed under the general supervision and guidance of the Natural Resources Manager.

Salary Range: $24.31 per hour. Temporary

Application Link: Temporary Horticulture Specialist II

 ARBORICULTURE POSITIONS *Numerous open now

Bartlett Tree Experts

Current Positions listed in DMV offices November, 2025:

Arborist Crew Lead; Arborist Climber; Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, Arborist Tree Climber Trainee, Arboriculture Internship, Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist and more

Locations include: Ashburn, VA; Marshall, VA; Springfield, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Gaithersburg, MD; Frederick, MD; Baltimore, MD; Pennsylvania, etc.

Salary Range: Variable Pay. Full Time, Year Round. Benefits.

Application Link: Bartlett Tree Experts Current Positions

ARBORICULTURE POSITIONS *Numerous open now

SavATree

Crew Lead / Tree Climber: Location 5330 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA  Job Number: CREWL006051

General Manager: Location 45830 Woodland Rd, Sterling, VA

Job Number: MARKE006414

Sales Arborist: Location 45830 Woodland Rd, Sterling, VA

Job Number: SALES005284

Tree Climber- Tree Care: Location 45830 Woodland Rd, Sterling, VA Job Number: AERIA006477

Salary Range: Variable Pay. Full Time, Year Round. Benefits.

Application Link: SavATree Positions Currently Open in VA