School Garden and Compost Manager-Contracted Position

Thetford Elementary School is hiring a contracted position for a School Garden and Compost Manager. The ideal person is organized, has excellent leadership skills, K-6 classroom experience, outstanding rapport with young students, extensive gardening experience, and knowledge of composting food waste. Please submit your letter of interest and resume to Caitlin Toleno @ caitlin.toleno@OESU.org Thetford Elementary School Garden and Compost Manager Year-round position July - June Non-Union position Contracted salary $15,000/year - no benefits Provide all services to coordinate the school garden and composting program, including: Optimize K - 6 student involvement Design gardens with attention to curriculum and cafeteria needs. Facilitate garden and compost activities with teachers and students. Coordinate school garden and compost program volunteers and contractors as needed. Procure all supplies and tools needed for program success Work 6.5 hours a week Presence at school one regular half-day per week throughout the school year Provide all services to coordinate the school garden and compositing program: Engaging with students Design gardens with curriculum and food service needs in mind Facilitate garden and compost volunteers as needed Facilitate garden and compost activities for teachers and students that align with current curriculum and instruction Coordinate with school staff a year-round maintenance plan for the gardens and compost system including a school committee that meets regularly. Coordinate summer garden and compost management. Ensure annual expenses for garden and compost systems are within allocated budget of $3000/year Assigns for and collaborates with parent and community volunteers

Salary : $3,000 - $15,000