Type: Ten month contract position, with opportunity to extend. Full
time monthly paid position, housing available.
Organization: Seeds to Greens CSA http://www.seedstogreens.ca
Location: SE corner of Calgary, Alberta
Seeds to Greens is a rapidly growing CSA servicing the Calgary market.
We operate a 5 acre garden and grow almost 30 different vegetables,
herbs and fruits. The spirit of this small scale farm is to grow the
best quality produce, create a connection to where food comes from,
and continually look for innovative ways to grow and market food.
Seeds to Greens philosophy is a c
ommitment to community involvement,
and showing how sustainable, quality food is grown. Through this we
have a program to hire young people, to teach and develop these values
and work skills, in which the Assistant Garden Manager will
participate.
Most of the garden produce is distributed to CSA members on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A Mini Market is set up at the
delivery locations to sell extra produce to members and the public.
Seeds to Greens is seeking new ventures to sell produce in the Calgary
market.
Position Description
The main task is working with the owners to share the responsibility
of coordinating the complexities of growing a wide variety of crops in
the short growing season that Calgary has, so its members have a
diverse selection of vegetables during the full delivery season.
You will be involved in both streamlining the existing business and
discovering new ventures.
It includes the following:
• Involved in all aspects of a CSA. From planning the estimated CSA
season total food basket, selection of crops grown, greenhouse
production, seeding and weeding the garden and harvesting the crops.
• Working on CSA member relationships, including volunteering.
• Participating at CSA delivery locations.
• Being seasonal work, there will be longer hours needed during the
busy growing season and reduced hours in the shoulder/winter seasons.
Desired Skill Set
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in market gardening, preferably in a
CSA garden position.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to build an
effective team environment.
• Comfortable working with inexperienced staff and teaching new tasks.
• A keen interest in sustainable agriculture.
• Small tractor and equipment experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Basic tool and equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation and greenhouse experience is an asset.
• Maintaining good records. Competent computer skills.
• Horticulture or other related agricultural training is an asset.
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Take pleasure in working with CSA volunteers, making it an enjoyable
experience.
• Having a safety approach attitude in all work done.
• Positive demeanor in working in all outdoors weather situations, in
a completely smoke-free environment.
Salary
Salary is negotiable. You are welcome to farm produce for personal
use. An onsite 3 bedroom house is available for rent.
How to apply
• Send application to:
info@seedstogreens.ca
• Applications must include the following:
• Cover letter for intent.
• Resume.
• Expected compensation amount.
• Two references.
• Available date to commence work.
Application Deadline
• Application must be in by November 14, 2014. (or until a suitable
candidate is found)
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
