Ogier Gardens Staff Lead

Unf

Jacksonville, Florida, US
Base: $20.00 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Organic gardening and pest management experience
Beekeeping and hive maintenance skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends
The Staff Lead assists in designing and implementing a comprehensive year-round gardening program that includes food production for the Lend-A-Wing Food Pantry

Job Summary

  • The Staff Lead assists in designing and implementing a comprehensive year-round gardening program that includes food production for the Lend-A-Wing Food Pantry.
  • This role requires managing a one-acre property, hydroponic stations, compost areas, and beekeeping apiaries while ensuring compliance with organic standards.
  • The incumbent serves as a mentor to student farmers and volunteers while coordinating educational workshops, special events, and community partnerships.

Matching Summary

The Staff Lead assists in designing and implementing a comprehensive year-round gardening program that includes food production for the Lend-A-Wing Food Pantry.

Salary

Base: $20.00 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organic gardening and pest management experience
  • Beekeeping and hive maintenance skills
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Supervision of student employees and volunteers
  • Knowledge of food safety and hazardous materials

Nice-to-have

  • Grant writing and fundraising experience
  • Public speaking and marketing campaign skills
  • Experience with regenerative agriculture practices
  • Collaboration with academic departments
  • Social media content creation abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or minor plus two years experience
  • Farm Food Safety Certification
  • Public Pesticide Applicator's License
  • First Aid, CPR / AED certification
  • Master Gardener or Farm Business Management training

Work Rights

Not specified

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