Job Opportunities
Title: Community Garden Assistant
Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Compensation: $10/hr
Status: Part-time; April-October, 10 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor: Neighborhood Services Coordinator
General Purpose:
The Community Garden Assistant is to assist in the planning, organization and coordination of SECOM’s Community Garden. In addition, the Garden Assistant will help oversee the regular maintenance of the garden from April-October, and assist with the oversight of Neighbors and volunteers working in the community garden.
General Expectations:
- Work independently and with the SECOM staff
- Work with persons of diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds
- Program planning, management and implementation
- Excited about community engagement
Areas of Responsibility:
- Prepare, plant and maintain the SECOM Community Garden to help maximize fruit and vegetable yield throughout the gardening season
- Work and engage with SECOM volunteers and Neighbors when they are in the garden
- Monitor and assist with garden tasks with the help of SECOM staff and provide insight on how to increase garden production
- Participate in garden engagement opportunities with Neighbors
- Engage is gardening education workshops and learning opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish - required
- Excited about gardening and working with others
- Desire to work with a diverse community
- Self-directed with the ability to accomplish tasks independently
- Gardening experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with local resources
- Problem solving skills with the ability to help the community garden overcome setbacks
- A demonstrated interest in urban agriculture, horticulture and/or organic gardening
If interested, send resume to:
Chelsea Totten
SECOM Resource Center
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7684 opt 2
services@secomresourcecenter.org
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