Seasonal Gardener, OLRC Program

FRYEBURG ACADEMY

Seasonal Gardener Purpose:

Fryeburg Academy's Outdoor Learning and Research Center gardener supports agricultural programming by planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preparing produce that is used by FA's food services. Through collaboration with the OLRC gardening team, food services, students, and faculty, the gardener ensures that the tasks as assigned and developed in collaboration with the OLRC gardening team are completed . This individual has an understanding of the process of growing produce in northern New England, and an interest in mentoring adolescents that want to learn more about gardening. This hourly role is intended to begin no later than May 1, 2026 and end by Nov 1st, 2026, at approximately 10 hours per week Specific duties fall among the following essential functions of the job: Planting, maintaining, harvesting, and prepping produce from the school garden Providing logistical and educational support for students that are working in the garden Help coordinate harvested and processed food drop offs with either food services or other local charities Κnowledge,

Skills, Dispositions:

Ability to work independently in a farm or garden setting Effective oral and written communication skills Certification or experience with food safety is a plus Professionalism and positive interpersonal skills Qualifying Education and Experience Experience managing a large garden in northern New England or similar climate Experience working with adolescents is a plus All offers of employment are contingent on a cleared background check from the company of our choosing. All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to and must hold a Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Approval. Fryeburg Academy is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$17.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person Seasonal Gardener, OLRC Program 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 $17

• $25 an hour
• Part-time, Seasonal Fryeburg Academy 8 reviews $17
• $25 an hour
• Part-time, Seasonal

FRYEBURG ACADEMY

Seasonal Gardener Purpose:

Fryeburg Academy's Outdoor Learning and Research Center gardener supports agricultural programming by planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preparing produce that is used by FA's food services. Through collaboration with the OLRC gardening team, food services, students, and faculty, the gardener ensures that the tasks as assigned and developed in collaboration with the OLRC gardening team are completed . This individual has an understanding of the process of growing produce in northern New England, and an interest in mentoring adolescents that want to learn more about gardening. This hourly role is intended to begin no later than May 1, 2026 and end by Nov 1st, 2026, at approximately 10 hours per week Specific duties fall among the following essential functions of the job: Planting, maintaining, harvesting, and prepping produce from the school garden Providing logistical and educational support for students that are working in the garden Help coordinate harvested and processed food drop offs with either food services or other local charities Κnowledge,

Skills, Dispositions:

Ability to work independently in a farm or garden setting Effective oral and written communication skills Certification or experience with food safety is a plus Professionalism and positive interpersonal skills Qualifying Education and Experience Experience managing a large garden in northern New England or similar climate Experience working with adolescents is a plus All offers of employment are contingent on a cleared background check from the company of our choosing. All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to and must hold a Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Approval. Fryeburg Academy is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$17.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person