Summer Student - Community Garden Assistant
Samaritan House Ministries is currently recruiting for a Summer Student - Community Garden Assistant. This is an 8 week summer term position from July 2nd - August 27th, Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.
The Community Garden Assistant will work in our community gardens to plant and care for various fruit and vegetable crops, while maintaining the tidiness of the garden site.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate volunteers and supplies for community garden projects
- Plant vegetable gardens
- Maintain gardens, include weeding and watering
- Connect and engage with families to provide gardening education
- Harvest gardens as required
- Pick, prepare, and preserve fruit harvests
- Assist with the hamper program during inclement weather
Qualifications:
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Reliable and punctual
- Be able to work outdoors in a garden setting
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices will be considered an asset
Please submit your cover letter and resume including 2-3 references to exec@samaritanhouse.net by June 20th, 2025, indicating which position you wish to apply for. We would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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