Garden Worker

Part-Time 30 Hours/week

The garden employee will work under the direct supervision of the Garden Manager and Executive Director. No prior garden experience required.

This is a seasonal part time which runs mid-March to mid-October with an option to work off-season in our Food Recovery Warehouse.

Potential Hours:

Monday: 9:30 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: 9:30 am-6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Essential Job Functions

• Work with garden staff to implement goals and program outcomes of Kane Street Community Garden as developed.
• Assist the entire growing season of The Kane Street Community Garden from preparing, planting, maintaining, and harvesting produce.
• Help with training and supervising volunteers, service groups, for garden activities.
• Extend educational outreach and collaboration throughout the communities served.
• Assist with produce distribution during harvest nights.
• Collect and maintain necessary records.
• Maintain tools and equipment used at the garden
• Perform other duties as directed by Garden Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Attend special events or hold booths in community as related to the garden where appropriate.

Other Expectations/Requirements. The Garden Employee will:

• Have practical knowledge of and experience with vegetable gardening and organic growing methods.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs frequently and 50 lbs infrequently.
• Have knowledge and ability to present educational workshops, catering to audiences of differing ages, ethnicity and abilities.
• Have knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Have the ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and work with people of all ages and backgrounds, respecting the integrity of every person.
• Have the ability to accurately complete and maintain required records and reports
• Have the ability to be flexible in a work environment where rapid response to donors, recipient agencies and individuals is necessary.
• Be willing to comply with all policies and procedures that The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, Inc. has developed for employees.
• Possess a current and valid driver license.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Gardening: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15