Garden Engagement Coordinator

1 month ago


Dartmouth, Canada Common Roots Urban Farm Full time

**Two Positions**: Garden Engagement Coordinator

**Organization**:Common Roots Urban Farm - Woodside

**Location**:Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

**We are currently awaiting confirmation of funding for these positions.**

**Eligibility**: these positions are funded through theJob Creation Partnership program. Eligibility requirements may include having a current or previous EI or CERB claim.

**Hours**: 30 hours a week, mid April until mid November

**Wage**: This position is paid for through the JCP program and payment will be confirmed through them. In the past, hourly wage for 30 hours a week works out to above $20/hour. Please note, however, that those hired will not be eligible for EI once the placement is completed.

**Position Description**

The Garden Engagement Coordinator will outreach and engage community members, help maintain the gardens, and generally help create a functioning, supportive and welcoming space in the garden and community market.

**Duties**
- Support gardeners by facilitating the lending of tools, assisting them where needed, answering questions and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Help build new beds for the community garden and common plots, and maintain the grounds and gardens. This will include weeding, transplanting, watering, harvesting.
- Help run the community market including reaching out to the community and assisting customers.
- Help to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in the garden, including working with individuals who are new to Canada with limited English.
- Assist with the organization and execution of workshops, events and educational materials.
- Where applicable, help with food deliveries

**Skills/Qualifications**:
Have experience gardening vegetables and/or have a keen interest to learn. A passion for cooking/local eating is also a great asset.

Have strong attention to detail and able to carry out tasks independently

Have enthusiasm for outdoor physical work

Have experience working with and coordinating diverse groups of people, including people who are new to Canada

Have experience with fast paced market environments

Work well both independently and as part of a team.

Valid drivers license is an asset

Access to a vehicle is an asset

Please note, interpreters can be made available for interview and training for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6.5 months

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-10



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