Green Thumb Application

COME GROW WITH US!

Our Green Thumb participants help to keep our gardens well-maintained and our programs running smoothly. This is a part-time, seasonal position, with participants starting work in April and ending in October/November.

Prior experience in gardening or agriculture is welcome but not required. This program seeks to expand knowledge and skills in urban agriculture within the Staunton community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Green Thumb Grower
The Green Thumb Grower is a seasonal position which supports garden operations at Jones Gardens’ Staunton garden sites (500 and 905 Montgomery Ave). The individual fulfilling this role will complete a variety of garden tasks daily in order to maintain an organized and productive garden space. This position will also assist with garden programming as needed and regularly oversee community volunteers and garden visitors.

Primary Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Jones Gardens leadership, the Green Thumb Grower will:

Assist with the upkeep of both community gardens in Staunton (including watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and harvesting as needed)
Assist with overseeing volunteers during community volunteer days
Assist with the implementation of garden programs including the Food Delivery Service and Composting Program
Assist with Market Days as needed including market set up, handling transactions, assisting customers, and market clean up
Properly document garden data

Hourly Pay: $20/hour
Hours: Seasonal: (April - October/November)
24-30 hours/week
6-hour shifts (7a - 1p)
4-5 days a week
*Must be able to work alternating Saturdays

Qualifications:

A cheerful, welcoming, and patient personality
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
Ability to be outdoors for several hours at a time
Ability to navigate, bend, and kneel in rough/uneven terrain

Requirements:

Reliable transportation
Cell phone for regular communication
Valid driver’s license

If you meet the above qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Please complete the application below

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What date can you begin work? *

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Are you authorized to work in the United States? *

Are you able to lift 50lbs or more? (this is a requirement for this position) *

Will you need any reasonable accommodations to perform your job? *

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Are you experiencing or have recently recovered from any serious to moderately serious injury? *

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Convictions will not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment). *

Do you have a High School Diploma/GED? *

Please list any special skills or experience that you feel would help you in the position that you are applying for. *

Please describe your experience or interest in gardening. *

Please describe how working with Jones Gardens as a Green Thumb participant will be beneficial for you. *

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green thumb program

“Cultivating Skills, one garden at a time.”

COME GROW WITH US!

If you meet the above qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Please complete the application below