Building Bridges Across the River

Position Description

Job Title: Organic Garden and Market Staff Position

Location: 1901 Mississippi Ave. Washington, DC 20020
Classification: Seasonal, Part-time
THEARCs Organic Garden and Market Stand:
The Organic Garden @ THEARC was created in 2010. It has grown to 25 raised beds for vegetables, a 17-tree
orchard, 8 in-ground rows, a hoop house, a pollinator garden, an herb garden, and two honeybee hives. The
gardens provide produce for a weekly farm stand during the summer months and host educational programs
throughout the year.
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Garden Manager, the garden staff are responsible for tending the garden, the hoop
house, and the orchard, keeping the area clean and productive. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
planting, weeding, composting, pest control, pruning, and harvesting crops. Garden staff will help keep the all
garden grounds manicured, harvest and prepare produce for the market days, maintain documentation on garden
crops and activities, assist in construction projects and help manage social media outreach via photos and blogs.
The garden staff will assist the Education Coordinator with youth and community educational programs in the
garden and during special events. Staff will serve as a guide to the garden for visitors and educate visitors on
food, nutrition, and the environment. The garden staff will work in tandem and report directly to the Garden
Manager and to the Executive Director.
During the months of May-November the garden staff will assist in operating a weekly farm stand. Staff is
responsible for set-up and take-down of the market stand and operation of market stand during market hours.
Staff will organize produce for sale, set pricing, develop market materials, engage market patrons, complete
sales of produce, and track and record market sales.
Details:
One position
20 hours/week - must be able to work Saturdays from May-November
Compensation: $10.50/hour
Term: March 11, 2015 November 21, 2015
Qualifications:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and self-motivated individual interested in learning about
gardening and healthy eating. Candidate must be punctual, well organized, enjoy working outdoors, able to
follow instructions and work independently. Position requires manual labor, some heavy lifting, and frequent
interaction with bugs and dirt. Regular engagement with the community is required so ideal applicant must be
comfortable engaging with garden visitors and the public.
The ideal candidate has attained a GED or high school diploma and demonstrates a deep knowledge of the
Wards 7 and 8 communities in Washington, DC. No previous garden experience is required.
How to Apply:
Email or deliver cover letter, resume, and three references to Kate Lee at THEARC. kate@dcgreens.org
Deadline to apply is February 23, 2015.