Tribal Garden Assistant

Prairie Island Indian Community • Welch Township, MN

4d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Tribal Garden Assistant will assist the SHIP/Tobacco Grants Coordinator in food sovereignty initiatives such as tending/harvesting produce and medicines in the Cultural & Medicinal Garden and Community Vegetable Garden. The position will also assist the department in cultural education and outreach events related to active living, healthy eating, and commercial tobacco prevention.

On-Season (May – Sept.) 40 hours/wk.
Off-Season (October – April) 20 hours/wk.
Pay Basis: $20/hour

Requirements

• Requires minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent relationship and communication with the Prairie Island Indian Community
• Must possess valid driver’s license and must be insurable.
• Sensitivity to Native American culture
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Pass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

Nice To Haves

• Interest in organic gardening, healthy and active living, and indigenous foods
• Proficiency in using a computer and common computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Prefer one year of experience in gardening and working outdoors
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing food sovereignty initiatives: Community Vegetable Garden and Cultural & Medicinal Garden: planting, weeding, watering, mowing, harvesting, processing, and distributing fruits, vegetables, and traditional medicines to the community (Apr-Oct)
• Assist in volunteer recruitment and tracking
• Assist in Tiyokȟata (greenhouse) operations
• Assist with operation of maple sugar bush camp (January – March)
• Produce educational resources on culturally significant plants and foods (year-round)
• Assist with outreach and educational events on active living, healthy eating, and commercial tobacco prevention (year-round); production of outreach materials and event flyers
• Data collection and management of volunteer and harvest database
• Harvest caŋsasa (sacred tobacco) and assist in tobacco education (December – April)
• Assist with other projects/tasks as needed within the department (year-round)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED