Master Gardener

Early Learning Center • Full-time • Columbus, Ohio, United States • $30k - $50k / year • 1w ago

About the job Master Gardener

Key Responsibilities:

Harvest Tracking and Documentation:

Accurately track, document, and report the following:

Crop harvests and yields
Plant waste and compost materials
Seedlings, transplanting schedules, and plant growth progress
Fish weight and growth in aquaponic systems
Quantity of food given to fish
Fish tank waters oxygen levels, pH balance, and general health
Daily Maintenance:
Open and close the Greenhouse daily
Water crops twice a day
Feed fish twice a day
Maintain and clean the hydroponic towers and aquaponic tanks
Clean and organize the greenhouse and garden areas
Report and maintain the pH balance of the hydroponic systems
Maintain and grow seeds in the hydroponic tank
Manage the growth of crops on the aquaponic tank
Aquaponic and Hydroponic Systems Management:
Ensure proper fish health and growth by monitoring the food quantity and water quality in the aquaponic system.
Manage the planting, growing, and transplanting of crops in both systems weekly.
Community Engagement:
Assist with planning and leading Urban Gardener Gathering events twice a month, engaging with community members and educating them on sustainable gardening practices.
Lead urban garden tours, offering educational and inspiring insights into urban agriculture.
Reporting and Checklist Completion:
Complete and maintain a daily checklist of tasks, ensuring that all systems are running smoothly and efficiently.
Provide regular reports to supervisors on garden, greenhouse, and aquaponic/hydroponic system performance and growth.
Event Support:

Assist with organizing and facilitating workshops, events, and community outreach related to urban agriculture and food sustainability.

Qualifications
- A passion for growing community and impacting others.
- Self-directed and flexible work style.
- Leadership abilities and strong communication skills.
- Desire to continuously develop skills and seek out new opportunities to help grow the organizations impact.
- Experience working with children grades PK-12 in a formal or informal setting.
- Classroom behavior management skills.
- Experience planning and organizing activities for children.
- Knowledge of horticulture/agriculture through either formal or informal experiences.
- Cooking skills in the home and/or professional setting.
- Strong cultural competency skills and familiarity with trauma-informed care methods.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and simultaneously supervise a variety of tasks.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and bend.
- Mobility of arms to reach.
- Dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull objects that may weigh approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions, including full sun and high temperatures.
- Upon acceptance of position, ability to pass a complete background check.

Working Hours

HOURS: 20 hours weekly, year-round
March - August
- On Site: Monday-Friday and when youth are on site: approximately 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- On Site: Wednesdays: approximately 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm (at least two Wednesdays per month)
- On Site: Saturdays approximately 9:00 am 12:00 pm (at least two Saturdays per month)
- Additional hours on site, as needed and with flexibility to balance personal and organizational needs; additional office hours from home.
September - February
- On Site: Tuesdays and Thursdays when youth are on site: approximately 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- On Site: Wednesdays: approximately 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm (at least two Wednesdays per month)
- On Site: Saturdays approximately 9:00 am 12:00 pm (at least two Saturdays per month)
- Additional hours on site, as needed and with flexibility to balance personal and organizational needs; additional office hours from home.

Diversity Statement
FACCES is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. FACCES is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.