Community Garden Job Opportunity

**"Gary Schwetz" g*@dehort.org**

Please circulate the following Job Announcement:

May 3, 2005

COMMUNITY GARDEN MANAGER

	The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Inc. seeks a full-time
Community Garden Manager to supervise, develop and implement garden
projects with local community groups and agencies.

	Responsibilities:  The Community Garden Manager works under the
supervision of the Director of Programs. Duties include: build gardening
collaborations and relationships with community-based organizations for
the purpose of urban social and individual improvement, administer
community garden projects and sponsorship agreements, track and
reconcile program budgets, document and promote program activities,
assist in fundraising strategies and solicitation, work in collaboration
with other program managers to accomplish community greening and
gardening education projects.

	Qualifications:   DCH seeks experienced individual motivated to
work to improve urban environments.  Applicant must have excellent
organizational skills with a track record of planning and managing
multiple projects and exercising attention to detail.  Good writing,
communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
environment critical.  Knowledge of regional plant material and
sustainable gardening practices helpful.  College degree preferred.
Some Saturdays and occasional evenings required.

Compensation:  Full benefits.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Position available July 15, 2005

Please mail or fax resume and cover to:
			       Director of Programs
                                               Delaware Center for
Horticulture
                                               1810 N. Dupont Street
                                               Wilmington, Delaware
19806
                                               Fax 302-658-6267

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

The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Inc. is a non-profit horticultural
resource center dedicated to improving the quality of life in Delaware
by promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and
conservation.

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