Lead Gardener

National Housing Trust • Washington, DC

286d • $25

About The Position

We are seeking a Washington View resident to serve as a Lead Gardener to tend a new set of garden beds on the Washington View campus. This is a seasonal position that begins April 26th, 2025 and ends October 26th, 2025. The Lead Gardener will be contracted by National Housing Trust and will receive training and instruction from the Farm Team at Building Bridges Across the River. We encourage any Washington View resident who has an interest in growing food to apply. This position is DC-based. Due to the nature of the work, this position offers no remote work options. On average, this position will offer 11-15 hours of work weekly.

Requirements

• Candidates must be comfortable with carrying a 20-pound garden hose.
• Candidates must be comfortable with stooping, kneeling and standing for an hour while weeding and harvesting.
• Candidates must be comfortable with reading a scale and recording harvest weights.
• Candidates must be comfortable with visiting the garden at least every other day to make sure the soil is moist.
• Candidates must be comfortable with taking instruction from staff of Building Bridges Across the River, WC Smith and National Housing Trust regarding how to conduct the work and store the supplies.
• A background check is required because this position works with youth.

Responsibilities

• Water the garden beds as frequently as needed, 2-6 times per week depending on rain, an average of five hours per week.
• Remove grass and other weeds as they emerge, approximately two hours per week.
• Harvest crops as they become mature and bring them to the pantry to wash, weigh and store, approximately two hours weekly.
• Work with Building Bridges Across the River staff one hour per week on planting and garden maintenance.
• Lead Gardener will be responsible for mentoring a Youth Apprentice.

Benefits

• This is a seasonal contract position that will be paid $25 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations