Community Garden Coordinator - $8.00/hour

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition TitleCommunity Garden Coordinator - $8.00/hourPosition TypeStudentNumber of Open Positions1DepartmentSustainability (2714)CampusMain Campus (Grantham)SupervisorKatelyn GalyenWork PeriodAcad Yr 2025-26Hours Per Week8Duration of AppointmentSpring, Summer, FallWork Schedule8 hours per week during the spring 26 and fall 26 semesters, as student is available. 40 hours per week over the summer - must be willing to start work early during summer months to avoid the hottest part of the day.Position DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Office of Sustainability at Messiah University cultivates an environment for across campus coordination of sustainability thought and action through the development of student leadership. The Community Garden Coordinator will facilitate and manage the people and projects of the community garden for the duration of the calendar year. This position will be required to work as part of the summer garden team (please see summer garden worker job description for more details).Major PreferredExperience RequiredFamiliarity and volunteer experience with the Office of Sustainability and the Grantham Community Garden is a plusExperience PreferredSkills, Characteristics Required for PositionProficiency with MS OfficeAbility to influence and lead peersStrong communication, both verbally and in writingPassionate about implementing sustainability solutions to the campus environmentDress Code Requirementsfarm clothes, casual, business casual when appropriateSpecial Working ConditionsMust be available for most of Spring 2026, all Summer 2026, and most of Fall 2026. Flexible working hours.Background Check RequiredNoPrimary Duties1. Plan and prepare for growing season including seed orders, planting schedule, and seed germination2. Recruit, manage and track volunteers3. Complete necessary farm tasks, such as planting, weeding, watering, pest management and maintenance4. Organize and run market farm stands (including but not limited to mass emails, posters, word of mouth, etc.)5. Track income and expenses6. Collect data related to produce planted and create reports documenting the successes and failures of garden7. Coordinate care for campus chickens8. When necessary provide care to campus apiary9. Send emails to CSA and campus community for garden events/updates10. Update content for sustainability website and make Instagram/Facebook posts11. Document work of garden through photos, social media, etc.12. Attend garden events and functions such as work days and teammeetings13. Maintain consistent and reliable attendanceSecondary DutiesOther duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesOpen Until FilledYesApplication DeadlineQuicklink for Posting