Prep Sustainability Assistant

Job Title: Prep Sustainability Assistant (Temporary)
Department: Preparatory (9th - 12th Grades)
Reports To: Prep Sustainability Coordinator
Position Purpose: Provides general support under the direction of the Farm/Garden Director, maintaining the organic gardens and greenhouse, providing care to the farm animals and supporting the sustainability programs at the lower/middle and high schools.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains the organic gardens and greenhouse, including planting, weeding, tending, watering, and checking irrigation.
• Cares for the animals from birth through death, including breeding, feeding, milking, slaughtering, etc., and performs errands and repairs as assigned.
• Bakes/cooks food and cleans/organizes the Farm Kitchen space.
• Supervises small groups of students involved in the sustainability programs, providing guidance on farm & garden tasks.
• Contributes to community morale by maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor.

Requirements:

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based on it. Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• High School diploma or equivalent, required; a college degree related to farming, gardening, or sustainability preferred.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in all areas (farm, garden, kitchen, and supervising students).
• Proven ability to work equally well as a team and individually.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment. Conversant in Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Works in a wide variety of environments found in all areas of the school and dresses appropriately for conditions (safety, cold, heat, inside and outside of buildings).