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Part-Time Culinary Garden Specialist

The Part-Time Culinary Garden Specialist maintains the College's culinary gardens, greenhouse growing areas, and hydroponic system in support of Culinary & Pastry Arts instruction and events. This year-round position manages plant production, harvesting, pest and disease control, composting, certification records, garden-product communication, and student support related to safe harvesting and use.

College-Wide Competencies:

• Integrity– Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and transparency in all interactions within the college. Upholds the college's values, policies, and standards, and serves as a role model for others by consistently doing what is right, even when faced with challenges and pressures.
• Excellence– Strives to achieve the highest standards of quality in all aspects of work, demonstrating dedication to continuous improvement, delivering quality results, contributing to the overall success of the college and its mission.
• Respect– Demonstrates an appreciation for the dignity of individuals within the college. Treats students, colleagues, and community members with kindness, fairness, and consideration to foster a welcoming culture. Respects differing viewpoints and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity– Demonstrates the ability to recognize, create, and seize opportunities that contribute to personal growth, student success, and the advancement of the college's mission. Encourages and supports others in identifying and leveraging opportunities for improvement, innovation, and development. Actively seeks ways to maximize potential and foster a culture of continuous learning and progress.
• Helpfulness– Demonstrates a commitment to service by being approachable, responsive, and proactive in providing support to students, colleagues, the community, and environment (both physical and cultural) of the college. Fosters a positive and collaborative culture where individuals feel valued and empowered to seek assistance and resources. It helps create a culture of belonging and engagement in which students can learn and achieve success.

Working knowledge of plant propagation, seasonal crop production, soil amendments, composting, pest and disease management, and safe use of garden tools and equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records and use email and other basic digital tools. Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and guests. Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and reliably complete year-round responsibilities.

Preferred education and experience:

Postsecondary coursework or a credential in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, sustainable agriculture, or a related field. Experience with Certified Naturally Grown or comparable certification, greenhouse operations, hydroponics, or culinary or educational gardens. Knowledge of edible-crop food-safety practices and experience developing garden-related educational or social media content.