What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardens Manager position at Wakeman Town Farm, Westport, CT?
Position: Wakeman Town Farm Gardens Manager
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Hourly/Part-time Seasonal
Pay: Hourly pay depends on experience
Role: The Farm is seeking a part-time gardens manager and farmstand coordinator with broad knowledge and solid experience in organic vegetable & flower gardening.
Schedule: Seasonal fluctuation (Sample Schedule below)
February through April: averaging 10 -15 hours per week - Seed starting, garden planning, farm administration
May through September: averaging 20 - 30 hours per week - Gardens planting, maintenance, volunteer oversight, summer interns oversight, vegetable production for summer camps, cooking classes, and farmstand. Oversee seasonal weekly Saturday farmstand.
October through November: averaging 15 - 20 hours per week - Gardens maintenance, volunteer oversight, vegetable production for cooking classes and farmstand. Oversee seasonal weekly Saturday farmstand.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Garden manager will be responsible for all garden planning, prep, maintenance, harvesting, and composting
- Direct, oversee, and educate volunteers and interns performing gardening chores
- Coordinate and oversee seasonal weekly Saturday farmstand, June through October
- Collaborate with Education, Animal, Kitchen, and Committee members
Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of organic agriculture
- Solid horticultural knowledge (master gardener certification a plus)
- Passionate about organic farming and sustainable lifestyle
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter who monitors garden conditions and initiates actions
- Works well with others of all ages and abilities
- Good sense of humor and positive disposition
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Valid driver's license and access to personal transportation
- Ability to work in various weather conditions (ie. sun/cold/heat/rain exposure)
About the Farm: The mission of Wakeman Town Farm is to serve the community as an educational demonstration center for sustainable living. The Farm is a model facility created to educate the community with the local healthy food production, responsible land stewardship, sustainable practices and community service. Activities include educational workshops, student internships, after-school environmental clubs, children’s summer camp programs, growing fruits and vegetables, animal husbandry, and provides a seasonal weekly farmstand.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25