Student Gardening Coordinator, Part Time, Year Round The Hershey Gardens is looking for a part-time coordinator to collaborate with the education and program staff on design and layout of beds, maintenance of existing displays, and education about the Hoop House and Student Garden. The Hoop House and Student Garden are dedicated to educating students and guests on the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. All crops harvested from these spaces are donated to local community organizations.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

-Maintain Hoop House and Student Garden as an educational resource. Responsible for coordinating with Education staff in the planning and design of exhibits, seasonal displays and daily care and maintenance of plantings in these areas. This includes vegetable gardening and harvesting. -Assist Manager of Education and Public Programs with development and execution of educational programs utilizing the Hoop House and Student Garden. -Assist with other programs as needed under the direction of the Manager of Education and Public Programs.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to instruct elementary, middle school, and high school students and guide behavior in a positive, proactive manner Ability to work occasional weekends Work may be performed in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments and weather conditions Requires physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking Pennsylvania driver's license required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Occasional need to help with set-up or tear-down of events Demonstrated basic skills in oral and written communication Demonstrated ability to consistently represent Hershey Gardens and The M.S. Hershey Foundation in a positive, professional manner Demonstrated ability to perform duties professionally under public situations.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Documented training in horticulture, related studies or a minimum of two (2) years of work in horticulture preferred. Continuing education courses in horticulture or a related field helpful. Two years of experience working in horticulture or related field preferred. Experience in educational programming helpful. This position requires criminal history background checks in addition to child abuse background checks as a condition of employment.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Are you comfortable teaching students about gardening? Ability to

Commute:

Hershey, PA 17033 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person