Community Garden Student Worker

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Garden Student Worker serves as a hands-on garden maintenance worker and assistant under the supervision of the Community Developer: Garden Coordinator. This position helps to ensure that Asbury Seminary’s community garden is well cared for and inviting for community members and visitors and also helps to assist with garden events and seasonal needs. Ultimately, this individual supports the growth and development of our seminary community in the garden.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Garden Tidiness and Presentability

Mow and trim the grass in the garden regularly
Weed the garden paths and shared beds regularly
Gather the trash from the garden trash bins weekly or when full
Pick up any tools or trash left laying in the garden
Alert the garden coordinator when the garden fire pit is in need of firewood
Assist with spreading mulch or compost as needed

Garden Efficiency

Water the greenhouse beds, fruit trees, and any communal plots as needed
Open and close the greenhouse in order to help maintain adequate temperatures for the plants and to protect against pests
Weed the greenhouse beds regularly
Assist with the planting, trimming, and harvesting of the greenhouse plants
Help to mix the compost pile every 1-3 weeks
Assist with any other garden tasks or projects as needed

Community Assistance

Help the garden coordinator in setting up for, hosting, and cleaning up after garden events as able, including the on-campus garden produce stand
Serve as a point person for gardeners when garden coordinator is away and help with answering questions or providing assistance as needed

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

A current student of Asbury Theological Seminary
Able and willing to work 8-10 hours weekly
Willing to work outdoors in the heat of summer and the cold of winter
Able to occasionally push or carry heavy loads
Committed to the mission statements of Asbury Seminary and the community garden

PREFERRED

Experience in farming or gardening
A passion to care for God’s creation
Flexibility of schedule and approach