We're Hiring a Garden Assistant!

Submitted by ali on Wed 3/9, 6:49pm

Hi good people!
FH King is hiring a Garden Assistant for the 2011 growing season! See below for the description. Applications due March 25th!
GARDEN ASSISTANT
Overview:              
The Garden Assistant will help the two Garden Directors with all aspects of the garden including planning, planting, maintenance, irrigation, propagation, harvesting, pest management, bee keeping and all other aspects of land stewardship. The Garden Assistant would help the Garden Directors organize volunteer participation at the garden and greenhouse. The Garden Assistant will additionally be responsible for helping to keep adequate records and assisting in replacement training. The position starts in April when garden tilling and planting begin. Once planting begins in the garden, field work continues through late October. From June through October, you would assist in the distribution of produce to students at weekly handouts on campus. Day to day work requires balancing a number of responsibilities, directing volunteers, and physical labor. This position is a great opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing small-scale farming and getting involved in sustainable agriculture! Though previous experience with growing food and working with others is preferred, it is not required.
 
This is a student hourly position meaning that one must be a registered UW-Madison student to apply. The position will begin after training in early April. The hourly rate is $9.19. This is a 10 hour per week position in the spring and will switch to 20 hours per week in Mid-May. The position will run through the beginning of the 2011 school year. Hours are not based on a set schedule and are flexible to accommodate to student’s schedules.
 
Garden Assistant Specific Responsibilities:
  • Working closely with both Garden Directors and providing general support
  • Greenhouse seedling propagation and supplies
  • Farm maintenance
  • Garden Production
  • Land management
  • Facilities management
  • Soil fertility  
  • Garden visioning
  • Distribution of produce to students and food pantries and soup kitchens
 
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To apply for the position, please send one email to fhking.students@gmail.com with the following documents:

1.  Cover letter addressed to the F.H. King Board of Directors. The cover letter should include:
     * Your interest in sustainable agriculture
     * An explanation of your organizational and time management skills
     * Applicable academic, professional and volunteer experiences 

2.  Contact information for two references

3.  Resume

The deadline for applications is FRIDAY, MARCH 25th. Applications will be reviewed that weekend with interviews on Monday, March 28th. Please send questions and inquiries about the position to Ali Loker at fhking.students@gmail.com.