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- From: G* G*
- Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:45:49 -0600
Growing Gardens of Boulder County, a non-profit organization that cultivates community through gardening, is seeking a Garden Site Manager for their Cultiva! youth project, Children’s Peace Garden and greenhouse programs. We are seeking applicants that have experience with small-scale (1-2acres) agricultural production for sale at farmers market. Perennial and annual herb/flower knowledge, greenhouse and irrigation experience a plus. We are located in Boulder, Colorado with a growing season of approximately 9 months. This job would include a few weeks of planning and clean up on either end of the growing season. It is a full time seasonal position with salary range of $19,000 – $24,000 based on experience. Applications must be received by January 1, 2002. For more information about Growing Gardens please contact us at 303 413-7248 or visit us at our web site at
www.growinggardens.org. Our mailing Address is: 3198 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304. Attached is a more specific job description.Job Duties
Site Manager
Cultiva!
Assist with supervision of youth staff
Teach basic planting and growing skills
Create garden plans, purchase seed and maintain records for Organic Certification
Till field and spread compost
Organize planting of field
Organize greenhouse propagation, planting, and maintenance
Maintenance of irrigation system and field equipment
Supervision of school groups in field, activity planning, and teaching basic skills
Increase production for sale at market and donation
Direct community service volunteers in work projects
Peace Garden
Planting and maintenance of garden site
Maintenance of irrigation system
Volunteer Coordination
Supervise volunteers in Cultiva field, Peace Garden, and USDA gardens
Organize volunteer projects and create volunteer opportunities
Record volunteer hours
Fundraising Events
Assist with compost sale
Plant Sale coordination, planning and implementation for Cultiva!
Greenhouse
Assist with maintenance of greenhouse and equipment
Design and implement landscaping around greenhouse
USDA Gardens
Assist Cultiva! with site development of new gardens
Assist Cultiva! with installation of gardens
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