What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Manager position at Howard Community College?
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Position Title
Garden Manager
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
25
Work Schedule
M-F Flexible
Position Salary Range
$20-$25
General Responsibilities
Coordinates, designs, plants, maintains, and harvests the HCC garden. Works with internal and external partners (Plant Operations, Student Life/Food Pantry, Culinary Program, Howard County Master Gardeners, Howard County Food Bank, etc…) and facilitates and supervises volunteer/learning opportunities and garden activities.
Work Performed
- Research of growing techniques (including integrated pest management), tools and practices
- Keep a planting, harvesting and production logs and crop rotations plan
- Create planting and harvesting schedule plan for garden, based in general on the University of Maryland Extension Recommended Vegetable Cultivars for Maryland Gardens
- Provide information to supervisor for budget preparation
- Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor regarding day to day maintenance of the garden
- Conduct weekly gardening activities, including but not limited to sowing, transplanting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, composting and pest control using integrated pest management techniques
- Purchase seeds, transplants, supplies, tools and equipment within budget constraints
- Plan and coordinate harvests with partners (HCC food pantry, Howard County Food Bank, CSA, Roving Radish, etc…)
- Coordinate crop selection with partners
- Develop and maintain working relationship with partners.
- Cultivate a friendly, inviting and engaging learning environment
- Provide training in gardening activities for volunteers, interns, students, faculty and staff
- Maintain and ongoing list of garden activities for staff, students and volunteers
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs and improvement through Plant operations
- Maintain a safe work environment and first aid supplies
Minimum Education Required
High School or equivalent
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
2
Other Knowledge Required
A minimum of 2 years of experience in organic vegetable/fruit production, demonstrated success in coordinating and supervising volunteers, well organized, flexible, responsible and highly motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity and capability to use email, internet and other electronic communication. Valid Maryland driver’s license.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Periodic local distance travel. Regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
Division
Student Success (Div)
Department
Student Success Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB124P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
05/22/2023
Job Open Date
05/09/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2732
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
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