RESPONSIBILITIES
Engaging in physically demanding work in organic gardens that includes planting, pest management, weeding, mulching, watering, harvesting;
Plant propagation in greenhouse;
Successfully growing, harvesting and delivering thousands of pounds of organic produce to local food banks;
Supervising and leading garden volunteers from corporate groups, schools, non-profits, and individual members of the community;
Providing leadership to Food Bank clients and staff who assist in the large Springbank Food Bank gardens;
Maintaining lawns and gardens within the community gardens and at various rare facilities;
Organizing and maintaining tools and equipment;
Assisting with teaching children from rare’s Every Child Outdoors program about organic gardening, using a hands-on approach that includes plant care, fun facts, harvesting and tasting;
Promoting rare’s vision at workshops and public events.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Keen interest in organic gardening, local food security and sustainable agriculture;
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including rain or intense heat, and tolerant of exposure to biting and crawling insects;
Be able to bend, twist, crawl, and walk on uneven terrain and be able to lift and carry heavy weights up to 50lbs;
Ability to use manual tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, garden forks and powered equipment such as lawnmowers and weed trimmers;
Demonstrated ability for teamwork and ability to work responsibly while unsupervised;
Good communication skills;
Observant, specifically in relation to noticing gardens pests and problems;
Have reliable transportation to and from the workplace;
Available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In addition to following all COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, the rare Charitable Research Reserve requires all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
SALARY: $19.95/hr, 35 hours a week between 8 to 16 weeks, depending on availability of funding.
TENTATIVE START DATE: May 8, 2023 (Negotiable)

HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for two professional references as an attachment to the following email address: jobs@raresites.org . If possible, please compile your documents into one pdf file. Any application materials provided within the body (text) of your email will not be considered. Cover letters for this position may be addressed to Taryn Jarvis. Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.