Full & Part Time 2026 Nursery Positions

CURRENT OPENINGS — Nursery GM, Retail Associates & Horticulture Team

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Gayle Gardens is a nurturing, year-round retail nursery situated on our 3.2-acre property in West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard. We are dedicated to supporting our beautiful island, restoring native ecosystems, and proudly participating in the vibrant community we belong to here on Martha's Vineyard. 

We specialize in island-grown plants that are acclimated to our unique coastal environment, with an emphasis on native species, organic practices, and resilient ecological design. Our nursery carries perennials, rare varieties, native plants, soil amendments informed by innovative soil microbiology, and carefully curated gardening supplies. We also offer seasonal plant starts, pollinator-friendly varieties, and host community workshops that encourage holistic thinking about our landscapes.

Part of what makes Gayle Gardens special is our intentionality—in what we grow, in how we care for our plants, and in how we engage with our community.

RETAIL NURSERY STAFF

Anyone joining our team will be trained not only in high-touch customer service but in understanding the sacred relationship between people and the natural environment. We believe that a culture of care, communication, and shared learning creates both a meaningful work experience and authentic connections with our customers.

All applicants must have weekend availability, staff are required to work a minimum of 1 weekend shift per week.

Our shift schedule stays the same throughout the season, week-to-week, however open availability is strongly preferred to allow for scheduling flexibility throughout the changing seasonal business. All employees will be given their full seasonal schedule at the time of hire.

Due to the seasonal nature of our work and our commitment to serving our community during peak growing seasons, there are certain times throughout the year when we require all hands on deck and cannot accommodate time-off requests. Blackout periods include spring planting season (late April through mid July) and other high-traffic weekends throughout the growing and selling season. We understand the importance of work-life balance and do our best to communicate these dates well in advance so you can plan accordingly. 

  • General Manager of Nursery Retail

The wage range for GM at $32/hr depending on management AND horticultural expertise

  • Associate — Full Time

    • All full time shifts are 7 hours. Opening shifts are 8am - 3pm. Closing shifts are 10am - 5pm. 

  • Associate — Part Time

    • All part time shifts are 5 hours. Shifts are 9am - 2pm. Part Time positions are 3-4 days/wk.

The wage range for our retail positions is $20 - $25/hr, depending on experience.

Nursery staff are part of a small, dedicated team operating a busy, farm-adjacent nursery, and as such the responsibilities are very active and physically demanding in nature. Though most working hours are spent in the retail greenhouse and nursery areas, various duties regularly require working outdoors in different conditions and weather.

HORTICULTURE (Plant Production)

Gayle Gardens is seeking an experienced, passionate Horticulture Team Member for the 2026 season to oversee and support all aspects of plant production at our 3.2-acre retail nursery in West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard. Gayle Gardens works to support our island's various ecosystems; to this end, we aim to grow as many of our plants from seed as possible, with an emphasis on locally adapted and genetically diverse plants for use in restoration, landscaping, and retail nursery sales.

This position is essential for fulfilling our mission of restoring native ecosystems, supporting innovative soil health practices, and serving as a vital resource for our community. The Horticulture Team will work closely with the Nursery Owner to foster a sacred relationship between people and the natural environment

Full Time - All full time shifts are 7 hours.

The wage range for our horticulture positions start at $25/hr, depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Crop Production: Perform essential duties including sowing, thinning, transplanting, pruning, and weeding.

  • Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor irrigation schedules, fertilizing needs, and pest/disease conditions while re-organizing nursery stock as needed.

  • Order Fulfillment: Assist in putting together plant orders and loading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.

  • Nursery Infrastructure: Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the greenhouse, outdoor areas, and equipment.

  • On-Site Activities: Participate in site preparation, maintenance, and native planting activities across the property.

  • General Operations: Work cross-functionally with all staff to ensure effective communication and represent Gayle Gardens’ mission by educating visitors about ecological design

Working hours are spent in the on site at our nursery, but are not customer facing, various duties regularly require working outdoors in different conditions and weather.