What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Roots Farms and Garden Assistant position at International Rescue Committee?
This job posting was opened on 4/10/25. Please note that we will be prioritizing candidates who are current IRC (and recently employed by IRC) staff before other applicants. If necessary, we will extend the opportunity to external candidates.
Job Overview: The New Roots Farm & Garden Assistant, an occasional employee, assist New Roots team with the day-to-day activities of IRC’s community garden and farm sites on an ad hoc basis.
Major Responsibilities:
Garden & Infrastructure Maintenance
- Assist with day-to-day operations of community gardens and farms.
- Assist with management of soil fertility, seeding production, and maintenance of community areas.
- Help oversee farm infrastructure like irrigation and fencing.
- Assists with the services of landscape maintenance contractors.
- Complete greenhouse maintenance duties to include watering.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 2 years of related experience
- Skills: experience with sustainable farming /gardening.
Working Environment:
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Will require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.
- May use farm, and garden equipment, machines, and tools.
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Salary : $5 - $143
