Glensheen Summer Gardener

Job Overview:

This is an active, labor intensive job that focuses on the first and lasting impressions of Glensheen estate, a popular destination on the shores of Lake Superior. Summer Gardeners work the majority of time outdoors to assist Glensheen's Head Gardener with keeping the grounds neat and welcoming for daily visitors. Glensheen grounds are open to tours and a variety of activities, including outdoor events. Gardeners will interact with visitors and answer general information questions about the grounds. Employees will gain experience in gardening & lawn care, customer service, independent task management, and teamwork.

Please note that this is a seasonal position, with an expected end date of December 1st, 2026.

Job Duties

• Watering, planting, & weeding of garden beds.
• Maintain annuals, perennials, and vegetable garden beds.
• Harvests crops, including sorting and cleaning produce.
• Operate lawn care equipment for mowing and sidewalk clearing.
• Scan for safety hazards and other possible safety/security risks on the grounds.
• Trash pickup/removal and similar tasks required to keep the grounds neat and clean.
• Keep records of information as needed.
• Interact with visitors on Glensheen's grounds.
• Basic first aid and first report of injury documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in commercial gardening, grounds maintenance, and/or greenhouse work

Glensheen is the most visited house museum in Minnesota. In addition to the 39-room
mansion, the estate includes a carriage house, gardener's cottage, boathouse, and 12 acres on the shores of Lake Superior. Glensheen is considered one of the most complete house museum collections in the country. Tours are offered year-round. Glensheen's event space is available for weddings, corporate gatherings, etc. Signature events are also offered throughout the year.

Glensheen Historic Estate is a museum property of the University of Minnesota and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Glensheen is located at 3300 London Road, Duluth, MN.
glensheen.d.umn.edu

Pay Range: $25.08- $25.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.