Temporary & Part-Time Contract Position - School Garden Clean-up Assistant

[Lauren ZM]

Temporary & Part-Time Contract Position

School Garden Clean-up Assistant

Description:  PEAS is looking for a school garden clean-up assistant to help prepare school garden beds for upcoming usage.  This person will work closely with one of our full time staff for approximately 80-120 hours over a 6-8 week period starting in mid-October and running through early December 2020.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Weed-whacking/mowing garden areas.

• Weeding garden beds

• Minor repairs to garden beds

• Adding compost to garden beds

• Planting vegetables

• Other related tasks as projects require

Required Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Must be able to commit to all dates 2-4 days/week from October 20th (or upon approval of background check)-December 11th.  (1 week off for fall break Nov 23-27) Project may be complete prior to December 11th, but all dates need to be reserved in case inclement weather causes any delays.

• Must pass a federal background check prior to the start date - Cost will be reimbursed in the first paycheck

• Must wear a mask at all times while working and follow all of PEAS and school districts’ Covid-19 protocol.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have own transportation

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Preferred qualifications:

• Landscaping experience

• Basic plant/weed identification knowledge

• Ability to operate equipment such as a weed-eater or lawn mower

Pay rate: $12-$15/hour depending on experience.

Benefits: Temporary/part-time employment status does not qualify for PEAS benefits.

PEAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

If interested, please fill out this short application.  The application is posted until filled.  Send questions to em...@peascommunity.org.