Garden Project is currently looking for a gardens and greenhouse specialist, essential to our team and our mission.
A full-time gardens and greenhouse specialist will be responsible for working within our network of community gardens and greenhouses to provide regular garden and equipment maintenance and training. This role is an essential part of the Garden Project team, and one we're excited to fill with a candidate who is interested in providing technical assistance to community gardens across mid-Michigan. Full position details here: gardens and greenhouse specialist
Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is seeking an individual to fill the role of gardens & greenhouse specialist as a member of our garden
project team. The position is responsible for working within our network of community gardens and greenhouses to provide regular garden
and equipment maintenance and training. A passion for our mission of feeding people who are in need is important for a fulfilling work life.
This is a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt position located at our Bath, MI distribution center (offices) and sites throughout the
Greater Lansing area. Work hours are generally during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and
weekend hours during spring and summer.
Position Details
Date: February 2024
Title: Gardens & Greenhouse Specialist
Classification: Full time, non-exempt
Reports to: Garden Project Manager
Location: Bath, MI & Greater Lansing Area Sites
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Identify maintenance needs for the network of Garden Project community gardens and equipment- provide necessary repairs or work
with GP manager to address needed repairs
• Assist in garden site planning, preparation and soil health management for current and future garden sites utilizing a 43 hp Kubota
tractor
• Oversee day to day greenhouse operations and supervise the propagation process of 43,000 vegetable transplants annually
• Provide training to volunteers, interns, staff, and community members related to technical skills, greenhouse production, small engine
repair, and garden equipment handling
• Facilitate groundskeeping needs/delegation of tasks and work with garden project team members to address garden support needs
• Work with GP manager on purchasing new equipment as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• Gardening/horticultural knowledge and ability to share helpful garden practices with others is preferred
• Ability and patience to comfortably interact with individuals from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills, internal motivation and a self-starter with excellent follow-through
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with operating garden equipment (tractor & tillers), power tools and hand tools
• Can lift and move up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Knowledge on maintaining a fleet of small engine garden equipment, including weed whips and mowers
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; will be required to drive company vehicles
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check with clean driving record
Compensation and Benefits:
GLFB offers a competitive compensation package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid
holidays.
To apply
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Rebecca Kline, HR Manager at [log in to unmask] For additional
information, please visit www.glfoodbank.org. Position remains open until filled. EOE. No phone calls please.
About Greater Lansing Food Bank
Founded in 1981, Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is a highly visible non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals
and families in need in Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella and Shiawassee counties. Food is distributed through specialized
services and an extensive network of food pantries, shelters, community kitchens and mobile distributions throughout the seven-county
service area.
GLFB is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our
employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical
and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics
that make our employees unique.
Thank you for your help spreading the word about this opportunity by forwarding this email.
Julie Lehman (she/her) | garden project manager
greater lansing food bank
mailing: p.o. box 16224 | lansing, mi 48901
distribution center: 5600 food court | bath, mi 48808
p: 517.853.7805 | f: 517.641.2076 | www.glfoodbank.org