Duties and Responsibilities

• Use discretion and independent judgement with regard to planting, maintaining and harvesting garden produce
• Train, supervise and manage REEU Fellows, students and volunteers
• Provide technical, instructional and advisory support for REEU Fellows
• Oversee the safety of seasonal research employees and guests as they work with chemicals, tools and potentially adverse weather conditions
• Assist the USDA REEU Principal Investigator with curriculum development and educational instruction for both seasonal research employees and garden guests
• Assist the USDA REEU Principal Investigator with data collection and reporting to USDA
• Manage daily maintenance of the Alliance Gardens: watering (plots have irrigation system), weed and pest control
• Work with Alliance Garden director and staff to manage the harvest and distribution of IWU Farm Boxes

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Minimum of Bachelors’ of Science degree in a related field

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year working in the horticultural field is required
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous professional experience associated with the responsibilities of this position

Required Skills

• Excellent “people skills” to lead, inspire, motivate, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with fellow employees, volunteers, committees, members, and the public
• Proven ability to complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
• Capability to supervise others (including interns and volunteers) with daily garden tasks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 40 lb. bags of soil, transferring mulch, planting, and heavy lifting are all regular aspects of this position
• Work is primarily outdoors, therefore, candidate must also have the ability to and be willing to work in a variety of conditions including heat, cold, and rain

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.