Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $18.13pr minimum / DOE
Part time, under 19 hours per week, days and times are flexible
The Garden Seed Library Coordinator manages the Library Garden and the Seed Library. This position involves overseeing garden care, coordinating volunteers, and collaborating with library staff to create engaging programs. Acting as a community liaison, the Coordinator ensures the Library Garden and Seed Library remain accessible, functional, and vibrant hubs for learning and connection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Plan, plant and maintain annual flowers, vegetable plants and decorative features
Weed, cultivate, and design for ongoing garden health and appearanceVolunteer Coordination :Collaborate with library staff to recruit, train and lead garden volunteers
Foster a collaborative and motivated team to support garden maintenance and programmingProgramming Collaboration :Partner with library staff to implement garden-related programming for diverse audiences
Partner with community members and organizations for support in programming ideas, resources, and informationSeed Library Coordination :Oversee the Seed Library, ensuring its accessibility, organization, and promotion within the community
Support educational initiatives for community engagement through informational resources for seed saving, preservation, etc.ADDITIONAL DUTIES :
Submit garden and seed library-related budget proposalsMay support other library operations and functions when the workload permitsPerform or participate in special projects, events, or other duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE, BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO :
Perform repetitive hand / wrist / arm movements, including grasping / gripping and keyboardingStanding or walking for extended periods of timeClimbing, stooping, bending, reaching, digging, and kneelingLifting, twisting, and carrying items weighing up to 50 poundsPushing / pulling of equipment that requires 20 to 25 pounds of exertion to initiate movement and 10 to 15 pounds of exertion to sustain movementAdditional Skills Needed for the Position :
Clear communication skills in English, both verbal and writtenValid, unrestricted drivers license with a clean driving recordKnowledge, training, and work experience in gardening or horticulturePreferred Skills :
Experience designing and delivering educational or community-based programsKnowledge of sustainable gardening practices and seed-saving techniquesLeadership experience in overseeing volunteer teams or community projectsMinimum Education :
Must be at least 18 years oldA high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experienceWorking Conditions :
Primarily performed outdoors and is subject to elements of the natural environmentOccasionally requires driving on Library business, subject to weather and road conditionsEquipment, Tools, and Software Experience : (Example)
Common gardening and maintenance tools specific to establishing and maintaining an outdoor garden area.Common office and library equipment such as copiers, scanners, computers, mobile devices, printers,Common office applications such as Google and Microsoft Suite for web searching, email, tracking and report preparationThe library provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
Salary : $18
