Westmount Garden Coordinator

Guelph CHC • Guelph/Eramosa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This project is in partnership with The SEED, 10C, UoG and food uniting neighbours (f.u.n.). The f.u.n. Commons Westmount Garden is located at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, on the south side of the property, on Westmount Road in Guelph, Ontario. The garden was originally established as the Guelph Youth Farm through partnership with Everdale Farm, The SEED, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and other community partners. After this, the City of Guelph in collaboration with The Art of Soil Collective established a 3-year project that supported newcomers to join local urban farming and community garden networks. Then the garden had been kept up by individuals from these and other organizations, as well as various community members, with the original infrastructure, but little to no funds. 10C Shared Space and food uniting neighbours have since taken over coordinating gardening activities and are looking for a Garden Coordinator in partnership with The SEED.

Requirements

• This job is based in Guelph. The successful candidate will be working in various in-person settings, including Westmount Community Garden, Shelldale Centre, Shelldale Farm Park, 10C, The SEED locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Guelph CHC and f.u.n.
• Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices
• Strong organizational skills (multi-tasking, attention to detail, scheduling events and people)
• Strong people and gardening skills and/or fundraising experience
• Remarkable teamwork and leadership abilities
• Strong English communication skills, including writing
• Able to lift 50lb
• Finalist applicants must undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• A G Driver’s license is an asset.
• Knowledge of other languages, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of systems of operation for: plot registration/allocation, garden maintenance tasks and scheduling, plot owner engagement
• Support gardening training workshops
• Support and mentor f.u.n. Community Advisors in developing the required skills to support garden coordination and maintenance
• Greet community gardeners, answering their questions and providing assistance according to their needs at the garden level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed