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.

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