Urban Farms Assistant
Urban Farms Assistant
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Position Overview
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Urban Farms Assistant supports the program by assisting the Director Manager and Program Coordinators with operational tasks including farming gardening landscaping installation and maintenance farm product development and assisting with workshops and special events.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support farming operations at the SUS community farms with tasks that include but are not limited to planting weeding watering pruning composting and harvesting;
Support landscape management at SUS facilities and other locations with tasks that include but are not limited to lawn mowing weedwhacking raking and sweeping;
Support horticultural carpentry and masonry with projects that include but are not limited to constructing raised beds building trellising structures and installing water features;
Assist in developing making and packaging SUS Urban Farms products including assisting with beekeeping and honey harvesting;
Assist and/or instruct during workshops trainings and other activities;
Assist with special events including the annual Harvest Luncheon.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
No required education or experience though candidates must demonstrate an interest in learning and practicing horticulture.
Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs and must have willingness and an ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions including temperature extremes rain and snow.
Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills including the ability to follow instructions ask questions when challenges arise and work efficiently independently and in a team setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Preferred experience in horticulture in farming gardening landscaping or similar work.
Comfort and/or experience with use of basic gardening and landscaping implements including power equipment used in landscaping or garden carpentry is a plus.
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Part-Time
