Job Opportunities
At this time we are postponing the hire of the Garden Manager. Please check back for updates.
South End Community Outreach Ministries (SECOM)
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7684
Position Description
Title: Community Garden Manager
Type: Seasonal - hourly
Status: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor: Neighborhood Services Coordinator
General Purpose:
The Community Garden Manager will assist in the planning, organization and coordination of SECOM’s community garden. In addition, the Garden Manager will help oversee the day-to-day 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
If interested, send resume and cover letter to:
Chelsea Totten
SECOM Resource Center
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7684 opt 2
pantry@secomresourcecenter.org
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7684
Position Description
Title: Community Garden Manager
Type: Seasonal - hourly
Status: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor: Neighborhood Services Coordinator
General Purpose:
The Community Garden Manager will assist in the planning, organization and coordination of SECOM’s community garden. In addition, the Garden Manager will help oversee the day-to-day 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to develop gardening skills and learn about connections between food, nutrition and health equity
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
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 and cover letter to:
Chelsea Totten
SECOM Resource Center
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7684 opt 2
pantry@secomresourcecenter.org
Internship Opportunities
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