Gardens Manager Wakeman Town Farm, Westport, CT Westport, CT Job Details Part-time $20•$25 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Food production Growing experience Outdoor work experience Driver's License Attention to detail

Full Job Description 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