New Roots Farms and Garden Assistant
Assist with maintenance of community gardens and farms.
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Overview
Assist with maintenance of community gardens and farms.
You have:
- Experience: 2+ years of related experience
- Skills: experience with sustainable farming / gardening
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Major Responsibilities:
Garden & Infrastructure Maintenance
- Assist with day-to-day operations of community gardens and farms. - Assist with management of soil fertility, seeding production, and maintenance of community areas. - Help oversee farm infrastructure like irrigation and fencing. - Assists with the services of landscape maintenance contractors. - Complete greenhouse maintenance duties to include watering. - Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 2+ years of related experience - Skills: experience with sustainable farming /gardening.
Working Environment:
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions. - Will require occasional weekend and/or evening work. - Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. - May use farm, and garden equipment, machines, and tools.
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. #LI-DNI
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| How have you managed day-to-day operations in a garden or farm setting? | This question assesses your practical experience in managing garden operations. | Share specific experiences and challenges you faced in past roles. |
| Can you describe your experience with soil fertility management? | This question evaluates your knowledge and skills in maintaining healthy soil. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever coordinated with contractors for landscape maintenance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What equipment and tools are you familiar with for garden maintenance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle working in various weather conditions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to lift or move heavy items. How did you ensure safety? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for seeding production? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks during busy gardening seasons? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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