Community Garden Employment Opportunity

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Please distribute the following Job Announcement to those who might be interested.  Thank You.

 

Gary Schwetz

Greening Program Director

Delaware Center for Horticulture

1810 North Dupont Street

Wilmington, DE   19806

302-658-6262x31

gschwetz@dehort.org

www.dehort.org

 

 

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Community Greening Manager

 

 

The Community Greening Manager is a permanent, full-time position with benefits working at the direction of the Greening Programs Director, managing and developing the Center's Community Gardening Program.

 

Responsibilities:    development, coordination and promotion of the Center’s existing and future community greening projects including Wilmington community flower and vegetable gardens.  Work closely and imaginatively with other DCH staff to investigate and facilitate the development of new community greening projects with interested groups and agencies, organize annual events, and develop and conduct educational programs for community gardeners.  Organize and execute annual city-wide Gardens Contest and Awards Ceremony.  Contribute to other Center programs, publications and events. Promote DCH and its programs by developing contacts with neighborhood organizations, local agencies, governments, home and community gardeners.

 

 

Qualifications:  ability and desire to work with people in urban neighborhoods essential, experience preferred.  Must exhibit imagination and vision in applying the mission of the Center in community settings.  Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary and ability to take initiative essential.  Physical work required.  Knowledge of gardening methods needed.  Driver’s license required.  Availability for some evening and weekend work necessary.

 

 

           

Send resume and cover letter to:                             Gary Schwetz

                                                                              Greening Programs Director

                                                                              Delaware Center for Horticulture

                                                                              1810 North Dupont Street

                                                                              Wilmington, DE  19806-3308

                                                                              gschwetz@dehort.org

                                                                              www.dehort.org

 

DCH is dedicated to principles of equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.

Posted January 17, 2003

Delaware Center for Horticulture mission:

To improve the quality of life in Delaware by promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and conservation.