Community Garden Coordinator

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

• Position Title:
  
  Community Garden Coordinator
• Requisition Number: H00625P
• Position Category:
  Campus
• Location:
  
  Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: 20
• Months per year: 12
• Alternate work schedule:
  Yes
• Pay Grade:
  Salary Hourly Pay Rate $13.50
• FLSA:
  Job Summary/Basic Function

• Serve as WSU’s Garden Club President: recruit and manage volunteers, as needed, to assist with garden and compost maintenance throughout the summer (April to Sept).
• Organize and execute a spring clean‑up of the garden where beds are weeded and prepared for planting, compost or manure is spread on the beds, and crop planting is planned.
• Prepare the garden to overwinter from October through November. This would include clearing irrigation lines, organizing theshed, and prepping and planting any overwinter crops.
• Coordinate with Employee Wellness and the Weber Cares Pantry to decide what is planted, recruit volunteers, schedule volunteer days, and get produce to the pantry.
• Chair WSU’s Community Garden committee: organize meetings, plan agendas, and send out minutes.
• Serve on WSU’s Food Sustainability Committee with the Food Sustainability Coordinator.
• Assist with community garden related content development for websites, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
• Assist WSU Food Recovery Network President as needed with weekly food recoveries.
• Assist with the implementation of additional sustainability programs and projects such as food drives, campus farmer’s market, and tree plantings.

• Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills, public speaking, and oral presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and organized.
• A creative and collaborative problem solver.

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.