We will have full time positions open during the summer of 2009. This information can also be found on the Middlebury College employment site.
If you like what you read and are around in the summer, apply!
Organic Garden Intern
Position Title : organic garden intern
Position Number (for the college): 900517
Level SVB ($7.75)
Responsibilities - Work cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Garden Responsibilities- Collaborations in the design of the garden layout as well as building the planting beds and garden structures, performs garden work: sowing, cultivating, harvesting, etc. , assists with deliveries to Midding and other business partnerships, participates in the "seed saving", Summer Language School, and "children's garden" programs held at the garden, maintains tools in proper condition, follows safety procedures for all workers/volunteers.
Outreach- Participate in scheduled visits to local farms for observation, tours, and joint projects and partnerships, supports public relations initiatives with the college and local community, assists with grants and fundraising projects, performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training- Foremost, this job requires dedication and enthusiasm. Previous gardening experience is NOT required. the garden is a place to learn and to teach others. an able body, smiling face, patience clear head, and good communication skills are also highly recommended.
Organic Garden Manager Position Title: organic garden manager
Position Number 900517
Level SVC ($8.50)
Department: CCAL
Responsibilities- Work cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Garden and business management (with direct support of the Garden Advisor the Great Jay Leshinsky)- Research, design and help assist with the building of the overall garden, the production garden, "seed saving" projects, and other structures on the site, find and purchase seeds, supplies and materials, guide and perform garden work such as sowing, cultivating, harvest, etc, contact and arrange produce sales and billing with Midding and other business partnerships, liaison with campus activities office, manage the garden budget and oversee purchases
Labor Coordination- Supervises summer interns and coordinates appropriate work schedules/activities for all summer workers(students, volunteers, community members, etc.), oversee and keeps inventory of tools and equipment, maintains tools in proper condition, insure proper instruction and safety demonstrations for all workers/volunteers.
Outreach- Oversee scheduling of the summer language school workers, "children's garden" programs, and community tours held at the garden, contact local schools, community groups, student groups, etc for outreach programs, contact local farmers for tours, joint projects and partnerships, collaborates with local/organic food education campaigns, participates in grant writing/fundraising with support of the Garden Advisor, performs other duties assigned.
Education and Training- foremost, this job requires dedication and enthusiasm. The garden is a place to learn and to teach others. Previous gardening experience is ideal. An able body, smiling face, patience, clear head, and good communication skills are also highly recommended.