Grantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) - $8.00/hour

Grantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hourJoin to apply for theGrantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hourrole atStudent Activities Board Grantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hour2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theGrantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hourrole atStudent Activities Board Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Jobs.messiah.eduHome Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help FAQs Human Resources & Compliance Office of the Provost Student Employment Graduate StudiesGrantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hourBelow you will find the details for the position including any special instructions, supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply for this Joblink.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on theBookmark this Postinglink. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on thePrint Previewlink.Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosition DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Grantham Community Garden Worker (Summer) – $8.00/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions 2 Department Sustainability (2714) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Katelyn Galyen Work Period Summer 2025 Hours Per Week 8 hours/week Duration of Appointment Summer Work ScheduleSummer garden workers are required to work 40 hours per week. Most of these are daytime hours, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work.Position DescriptionPosition SummaryThis is one of three full-time positions responsible for running all aspects of the garden during the summer. This includes cultivating a variety of crops on both garden plots (a total of 1.25 acres), harvesting fruits and vegetables, running a Community Supported Agriculture program, chicken care, beekeeping, marketing produce, selling produce, and keeping careful records.Major PreferredStudents of all majors are encouraged to apply, but students in biology, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, environmental science, and engineering are desired.Experience RequiredNo experience is required.Experience PreferredStudents who have any experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, farming, or business are preferred.Skills, Characteristics Required For PositionAbove all, applicants must be hard-working and dedicated to the mission of the garden. The success of the garden in the summer and fall is a direct reflection of the work put into it by summer managers. Applicants must be:able to work 8 hours/day outside in all weather conditions. be independent and self-motivated, able to prioritize, plan, and set goals. enjoy physical labor, as this job requires a great deal of lifting and working the ground with garden and farm tools. possess great customer service skills in order to provide our customers with excellent service. be able to work as part of a team, showing patience and respect to other team members. possess understanding that they are caring for living things. As such, minimal after-hours or weekend work may be required for watering thirsty plants or feeding chickens.Dress Code RequirementsSturdy shoes and work clothes that are appropriate for gardening work.Special Working ConditionsGarden managers work outside. This means they are exposed to sun, rain, and insects (including mosquitos, ticks, and bees)Must have valid driver’s license and be approved to drive Messiah vehicles. Managers will need to be able to drive Messiah gators and trucks.Physical labor, including bending, lifting, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods.RequiredBackground Check Required No Primary DutiesCreating a schedule of when to plant and harvest summer crops and when to plant crops for the fall. Harvesting all crops daily. Delivering produce to Dining Service on occasion Delivering produce to our CSA members Running weekly farm stands on campus. This includes setting up and tearing down, recording sales, marketing farm stands, serving customers, etc. Maintenance including regular weeding, pest and disease management, trellising, pruning, raised bed construction etc. Regular watering. This may require managers to share responsibility to water crops on especially hot weekends. Chicken keeping. This includes daily feeding and watering, egg collection, and coop repairs. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.Secondary DutiesTrack income and expenses. Keep Sustainability Office tidy. Organize fall farm stands. Recruit volunteers for following academic year (through organizing for Student Involvement Fair). Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28838Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Please describe what sustainable agriculture means to you. (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsHuman Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900 Seniority levelSeniority level Not Applicable Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Events Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Student Activities Board by 2x Get notified about new Community Associate jobs inGrantham, England, United Kingdom . 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