🌾 Part-Time Landscaper: Prairie Installation & Maintenance Crew Member 🌾

Join Us in Restoring Nebraska’s Native Beauty

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: Flexible part-time (10–20 hrs/week, seasonal peak May–October)
Pay: Starting at $18–$22/hr (depending on experience)

About Prairie in Progress

At Prairie in Progress, we believe in more than just landscaping—we believe in legacy. Our mission is to replace traditional turf with native prairies that are low-maintenance, ecologically rich, and beautiful through every season. Every yard we transform helps restore biodiversity, reduce pollution, and reconnect people with the land.

We’re seeking a hands-on, reliable, and mission-driven Part-Time Landscaper to join our growing team. You’ll be responsible for the implementation phase of our prairie transformation projects—the crucial work that happens after the contract is signed. Think sheeting, seeding, soil prep, and supporting early-stage growth. This is meaningful outdoor work that contributes to a better future, one yard at a time.

Role Responsibilities

You’ll be trained on our process and work alongside the owner (and sometimes, his family crew!) to complete the following tasks:

Site Preparation

  • Assist with turf removal and deployment of plastic sheeting to solarize lawns

  • Ensure edges are secure and sheets are correctly aligned to maximize vegetation kill

  • Light landscaping tasks like raking, weed clearing, and dead grass removal

Seeding & Soil Prep

  • Lightly rake/scarify soil, especially on sloped areas

  • Distribute native seed blends accurately and evenly using broadcast methods

  • Use hand rollers or tamping tools to ensure seed-to-soil contact

  • Perform slope-specific seed pressing and raking as needed

Maintenance Support

  • Conduct site visits for post-installation maintenance (watering, trimming, weeding)

  • Identify and remove invasive species

  • Assist with light mowing or cutting back growth during Year 1 establishment

  • Maintain tools and help organize gear between jobs

Who You Are

  • You love being outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty

  • You’re reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

  • You take pride in doing high-quality, meaningful work

  • You’re comfortable lifting 30–50 lbs and performing repetitive physical tasks

  • You have a positive attitude and communicate well with a small team

  • Bonus: You have experience in landscaping, agriculture, or natural resource management

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling around other jobs or responsibilities

  • Training in sustainable landscaping and native prairie restoration

  • All tools and materials provided

  • A laid-back, values-driven team culture

  • The chance to work on one-of-a-kind landscapes that make a real impact

To Apply
Send a brief email to nathan@prairieinprogress.com with:

  • A few lines about your interest in the role

  • Any relevant experience (formal or informal)

  • Your general availability (May–November)

Let’s bring Nebraska’s prairies back—one yard at a time.