Vauxhall City Farm is seeking a part time Community Gardener
Salary: £25,000 (Pro-rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours a week (including a proportion of each weekend).
Apply by: 6th July.
Full Job Description and details on how to apply are in the attachment below.
Main Duties:
Garden Planning, Development & Maintenance
Work with the Managing Director to implement the site design and planting.
Work with the Café Supervisor, Farmyard Manager and Education Officer to plan for the propagating, planting and growing of seasonal flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and other vegetation to further our mission and enhance the aesthetics and visitor experience in the Community Garden and throughout the farm.
Identify opportunities for expanding or improving growing areas.
Grow produce for sale or for processing into product for sale in our Farm Shop and café.
Create an accessible and multi-sensory space for all visitors.
Implement sustainable and organic gardening practices.
Maintain composting systems, soil health, and natural pest control.
To support across the entire site with basic maintenance as required.
Plan and implement off-site growing and micro-allotment projects.
Volunteer & Community Engagement
Coordinate and develop our garden volunteer programme, increasing the number of volunteers, and provide supervision and learning opportunities.
Provide opportunities for visitors to engage with the garden and planting throughout the site.
Develop our on and offsite community programmes, working with our community as well as local organisations to facilitate wellbeing, learning and employability opportunities through clubs, drop-in sessions and longer-term projects.
Work closely with the Education team to enhance their learning opportunities in garden and food production focussed sessions.
Promote sustainability and environmental awareness
And more on the JD.