For the second year running, we’re partnering with Vermont Garden Network to support the resident community garden at Putney Landing! This is a great opportunity for anyone passionate in sharing their knowledge of gardening who’s also inspired by food justice and community engagement. Please contact Contact Cedar Schiewetz, Garden and Nutrition Program Manager
cedar@vtgardens.org with questions!
Length of position: March – early November
Hours: The hours range for this position are 8-20 hours per month, with the most availability needed in
the spring and the fall. Availability during evening hours (5-7pm) at least 1 day a week is essential.
Occasional weekend hours may also be required.
Compensation: $17/hour
Application deadline: until position is filled
Position Summary:
The Garden Coordinator reports to staff at the Vermont Garden Network (VGN) and works closely with
affordable housing site property management through Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT)
and residents to provide support at a housing site community garden in Putney.
VGN will oversee an seven-month management and support system to deliver garden education
programs at selected housing sites, working with residents and housing management to 1) plan,
develop and enhance food gardens, 2) provide garden leadership and management support and 3)
teach gardening and related skills tailored to meet the needs of each site.
Primary Duties:
● Attend VGN training (TBD Saturday, March)
● Participate in garden site visits and season prep (i.e. garden maps, schedule events, etc.)
● Host closing day at housing site community garden
● General garden site coordination (i.e. coordinate donations, communicate needs and info)
● Lead monthly garden support visits and special activities for new and experienced gardeners
● Participate in regular garden check-ins with VGN staff
● Complete end-of-season evaluation report
● Participate in community outreach efforts and communication strategies to actively engage
resident gardeners
● Participate in garden maintenance activities as needed throughout the summer growing season,
in all weather conditions
Skills & Qualifications:
● Interest in gardening, food justice, garden education
● Creative, fun-loving, and dynamic personality with a passion for community engagement
● Personal transportation to get to garden site
● Prior experience and confidence in organic vegetable gardening
● Comfortable leading a group of all ages in hands-on garden activities
● Quick learner, able and willing to work independently to deliver garden education programming
● Willingness to work outside and do physical work in all weather conditions
● Ability to clearly, effectively, and regularly communicate via email and phone with VGN staff,
property managers and resident gardeners
Email a cover letter and resume to:
Cedar Schiewetz, Nutrition Program Manager
jobs@vtgardens.org
Questions?
Contact Cedar Schiewetz, Garden and Nutrition Program Manager
cedar@vtgardens.org
