Position description: Garden and Greenhouse Coordinator
Reports to: Operations
Term: Seasonal, Part-time (March to October)
Compensation: $22-$26/DOE
Closes: Open until filled
Overview: The Garden & Greenhouse Coordinator is a part-time, seasonal position that is responsible for maintaining and cultivating the outdoor Intergenerational Garden, and operating and maintaining the campus greenhouse.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage operation and maintenance of Neighborhood House greenhouse, including climate control system, pest management, chemical storage and tool inventory;
- Manage and maintain outdoor intergenerational garden - including but not limited to soil amendment, weeding, deadheading, integrated pest management, fountains, and irrigation system;
- Collaborate with departmental managers in both our adult and children’s programs to provide ongoing gardening opportunities for adult clients and students, based on pre-approved monthly curriculum calendar;
- Manage and maintain food garden, coordinating with programs to ensure usage of food grown in the programmatic kitchens;
- Order and track supplies relating to programming and garden or greenhouse operation and maintenance;
- Preparing the garden and greenhouse for all tours and events, including the annual gala in September.
- Cleaning up the sidewalks and entranceways from this area of the facility and keeping it debris free.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Key contact for stakeholders and community partners interested in garden development, volunteering, and/or special projects.
Qualifications:
- Experience or education relating to horticulture, greenhouse operations, gardening and irrigation systems.
- Able to do moderate lifting up to 50lbs.
- Able to bend, stoop, climb and work in inclement weather, as needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Able to work well independently and within a team structure.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
How to Apply: Candidates who match the above requirements can apply here, through our website at nhutah.org/about-us/employment, by emailing your resume to hiring@nhutah.org, or going to the following link: https://nhutah.splashtrack.com//ApplicantTracking/Apply?vacancy=73851f58-30bd-49bd-834d-2e8c43a46220&source=Q29tcGFueSBXZWJzaXRl
