Part-Time Position

Garden Supervisor
City of Bloomington Community Garden Program

Description
The City of Bloomington Community Garden Program is looking for a Garden Supervisor for the 2010 season. Responsibilities include: assisting with initial garden preparations, such as marking of garden plots; coordinating composting efforts of gardeners; coordinating groups volunteering at gardens; communicating/enforcing rules and policies with gardeners; maintaining positive relations with gardeners and providing advice when requested; maintaining garden equipment and supplies; and maintaining overall appearance of all Community Garden Program sites.

Experience/Special Skills
Applicants should have extensive experience with gardening/farming, genuine enthusiasm for outdoor activities and physical labor, demonstrated ability to work well with the public, ability to work independently and take direction from the Program Specialist, ability to exercise good judgment and excellent communication skills.

Hours
March – November, 15 hours per week, evenings, holidays and weekends as required.

Salary
$10.20/hour

To apply or for more information, contact Bradley Drake at (812) 349-3704 or drakeb@bloomington.in.gov.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 19, 2010.