Community Garden Administrative Associate

Title: Community Garden Administrative Associate

Employee Classification: Administrative Support - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $ 20 / hourly

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained and energy efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission. HSC Sustainability, a student funded initiative within Facilities Management, supports HSC’s mission of creating solutions for a healthier community by advancing sustainable practices on campus through educational outreach, programs and initiatives, and our own campus operations. The HSC Community Garden was founded by HSC Sustainability in 2014 and continues to be managed through Facilities Management.

Position Overview

We are seeking an hourly, part-time Community Garden Administrative Associate to help in assisting with the maintenance of the HSC Community Garden. The HSC Community Garden was founded in 2014 and includes 35 plots, compost bins, a tool shed, common growing areas, and fruit trees. The plots are tended by community members, staff, and students, and the garden collaborates with community partners and on-campus organizations.

This position is a part-time non-benefits eligible position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Gardening experience including organic gardening and pest management knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and bend to garden.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion through a Master Gardener Program
• Experience working or volunteering in a community garden.
• Experience with hosting events.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Communicates directly with the gardeners about issues, concerns, general questions, etc., answers general inquiries about the garden from both our campus and external communities, and orients new gardeners and volunteers.
• Updates community garden files and logs. 
• Assists in organizing and conducting special garden activities like planting days, harvests, and garden maintenance events. 
• Organizes and supervises volunteers. 
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