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Garden Manager
OhioMeansJobs Post# 3159242
Position:
Job
Description:
Company/ Work Address: Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
Hours/Shift: Part time 5-10 hours a week/ Seasonal – Monday through Sunday 1st and 2nd shift
Hourly Wage: $9.25 - $10.00
Prior to Hire Requirements: Background Check, Drug Screen, Driver’s License
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Garden Maintenance and Operation:
Supervising and ensuring the physical maintenance, improvement and upkeep of the Garden
Conducting regular inventory of tools, supplies and assets
Maintaining a daily work-log to plan and record details of field work accomplished
Performing entry of data pertaining to planting, temperature/weather, pest and disease management,
harvest, produce distribution and other information as needed
Volunteer Management/Community Engagement:
Developing sources of potential volunteers from the community
Recruiting, orienting, scheduling and supervising a sufficient number of volunteers
Communication regularly with volunteer gardeners and alerting them to growing and maintenance
issues and events at the Garden, to include assigning and monitoring the performance of chores
Building and maintaining an internal and external network of relationships with partners
Administration:
Monitoring and tacking hours of service for volunteers and gardeners
Assisting with the marketing of the Garden
Performing special projects and other duties as assigned.
Contributing to the Garden’s website and newsletter
Providing written acknowledgement and appreciation for all donations to the Garden
Making recommendations as to areas of improvement for the Garden and possible grant opportunities.
Desired
Skills:
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How to
apply:
OPEN DATE
4/25/16
CLOSE DATE
5/25/16
Knowledge of vegetable growing
Must be able to organize physical facilities (including tools and building materials); lift and carry up
to 30 lbs.
Capable of planning and organizing work, managing multiple functions, prioritizing tasks.
Proficiently skilled in general computer use including word processing and email
Must be able to follow both verbal and written directions
Demonstrate patience with volunteers, neighborhood children and donors
Experience working with programs designed to end or alleviate poverty, promote economic stability,
enhance the community and improve quality of life
Confidentiality in all aspects of program operation must be maintained
Reliable transportation. Automobile insurance required.
Applicants will apply for position by sending resumes by US Mail to:
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
P.O. Box 2610 Ashtabula, Oh 44005
If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact:
OhioMeansJobs Ashtabula County, 2247 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Phone: (440) 994-1234
Please complete the attached OMJ Employment Registration Form and return it to the OhioMeansJobs
Center with the job title or job post number so we may assist you with your employment needs.
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Thank you and best of luck
OhioMeansJobs Ashtabula County
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