Demonstration Garden Coordinator

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The garden aims to :

• promote environmentally conscious behaviour related to all home and garden activities;
• encourage voluntary public reduction of kitchen and yard waste entering landfills;
• encourage voluntary public reduction of their ecological footprint;
• deliver talks, demonstrations and workshops to adults and children about composting, organic and water wise gardening and related topics.

Key Responsibilities and Duties :

• Presentations, Workshops and Events- Host and assist with public workshops on topics related to safe home and garden habits.
• Assist with delivery of an established kids education program. Coordinate and host public events held in the garden (includes some evening, weekends);
• Public Outreach- Greet and assist visitors in the garden, field daily questions from the public, phone and email communications;
• Advertising and Promotions-Promote Garden workshops and events through press releases and advertisements in local papers, media relations, distributing posters and flyers, updating website, and manage program registration;
• Volunteer Management- Recruit, train and supervise Demonstration Garden volunteers.
• Gardening- Maintaining the plants, garden beds and compost bins; watering, weeding, pruning

Qualifications :

Education and Experience : Post Secondary studies in Horticulture, Agroecology, Environmental Studies or related field. Experience in program management;

communications; public education a benefit. Direct experience in landscape maintenance, sustainable gardening, and urban agriculture is a must.

Individual Qualities :

• Able bodied, enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and public speaking skills;
• Good organization skills, self-directed, work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexibility, willingness to learn and a good attitude are essential.

Criteria :

Applicants must be under 30 years of age, as per Employment and Social Development Canada funding criteria.

Must have a valid BC driver’s license. The successful candidate will be required to submit a clean driving record.

Term : May- September, 2024

Wage : $21.50 per hour / 36 hours per week

Application procedure : please send resume with cover letter to exec [email protected]

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