Job Description

Position Description: Community Garden Facilitator (Student Position- NS Summer Skills/Canada Summer Jobs)

Applicants must be enrolled in or have been accepted into post-secondary studies full-time for the next academic year and must be a resident of Nova Scotia for at least six months.

About Family SOS:

Family SOS is a local, non-profit, child-centered organization directed toward building strong and healthy families. As an inclusive family support agency, Family SOS offers FREE comprehensive programs that will benefit all family members.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Community Garden Facilitator works to support the creation and sustainability of the Greystone community garden in Spryfield, Nova Scotia.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: Under the direction of the Greystone Manager, the Community Garden Coordinator will plan and implement programs for children and adults in the Community Garden, facilitate workshops and work parties, and coordinate and lead volunteers to provide care and maintenance of the community garden. The Garden Coordinator will also participate in our Food distribution days (Community Market) and Produce distribution days, helping to increase food security in the community.

SCHEDULE:

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT NECESSARY: June - August 2025 (12 weeks total)

Rate of Pay: $18.19/hour for 35 hours weekly

Program Design/Administration (2 hours daily)

Program Implementation (3 hours daily)

Reporting/Documentation: (2 hours daily)

The applicant must have a non-expired, registered Driver's License.

All interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Watering all flower and vegetable beds Adding fertilizer/soil as needed Picking and disposing of weeds/raking area as needed Cleaning up litter Harvesting/cleaning/bagging produce as required Documenting information regarding the amount harvested Other duties as requested by the Greystone Manager or designate
QUALIFICATIONS:

? Must be at least 18 years of age, and a student attending post-secondary education full-time in September, 2025.

? Professional gardening experience is ideal

? Experience planning community programming for adults, children and/or youth an asset

? Please note: This is a very physically demanding role requiring good physical fitness, includingthe ability to bend, lift, and kneel, the stamina to undertake physical work and the hardiness to functionoutdoors in all weather conditions!

? Clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector search

? First Aid/CPR Certification

? Must be able to work independently with volunteers and the public.

? No open-toed shoes/sandals/flip-flops.

? Sunhats recommended.

? Proper safe food handling and personal hygiene policies must be followed.

? Punctuality, attention to detail, cooperativeness and adherence to safety guidelines are imperative.

? Dress code and other professional standards must be adhered to.

? Confidentiality expected.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $18.19 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-02