Seasonal Garden Assistant
About The Position
Three Rivers Park District is seeking to fill Seasonal Garden Assistant positions at Gale woods Farm in Victoria, MN. This position is responsible for assisting the Garden Program Coordinator with the Gale Woods Farm production gardens. This gardening program grows food for the Gale Woods store, Saturday market, Community Supported Agriculture shareholders, local restaurants and food shelves. A natural resources-based park system, Three Rivers Park District manages more than 27,000 acres of parks and trails in the Twin Cities area. It takes a dedicated team of full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to provide the high-quality opportunities and facilities that Three Rivers provides. Be part of this dynamic team, make a difference in the community and work where you play. All seasonal employees receive a free Recreation Activity Pass, providing access to discounted or complimentary Park District programs and services. You Belong Here. At Three Rivers, we see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Human Resources contact listed above.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED plus at least one year of experience or related training required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Community Supported Agriculture gardens and in agriculture education preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- assisting the Garden Program Coordinator with the Gale Woods Farm production gardens
- grows food for the Gale Woods store
- grows food for Saturday market
- grows food for Community Supported Agriculture shareholders
- grows food for local restaurants and food shelves
Benefits
- All seasonal employees receive a free Recreation Activity Pass, providing access to discounted or complimentary Park District programs and services.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
