Horticultural Zone Summer Assistant

Job description

Overview Position: Horticultural Zone Summer AssistantLocation/Dept.: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Philadelphia PAAvailability: ImmediateSchedule: Part Time (up to 19 hours weekly) - varying hours based on scheduled events, evenings and weekends required Reporting Relationship: Horticultural Zone FarmerSalary: $16.00 Grade:74 Non Exempt Responsibilities: The Horticultural Zone Summer Assistant will assist the Horticultural Zone Farmer with the ongoing upkeep of the Horticultural Zone garden. Under the guidance of the Horticulture Zone Farmer: Water plants and weed garden beds. Stake up plants where needed. Work with compost pile and spread over garden beds, plant seedlings and harvest produce. Assist with the upkeep of the Center’s horticultural grounds. Report unusual findings re: pests, plant or equipment damage. Assists staff in the overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies. Abide by Horticultural Zone policies and procedures. Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have the ability to work outside in the summer. Must have a desire to work and learn about horticulture and gardening. Must possess excellent program development skills. Must be abl...