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The Ithaca Children's Garden seeks a part-time, seasonal Garden
Manager 20 hrs/wk, April-October.


Please submit resume and cover letter by April 10th either
electronically to Erin Marteal, enm6 AT cornell.edu or to

Ithaca Children’s Garden: Garden Manager Search

615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850


Detailed position description below:


Title: Garden Manager

Employer: Ithaca Children's Garden

Location: Ithaca Children's Garden, Rt. 89, south end of Cass Park

Supervisor: ICG Executive Director



Summary:

This individual is responsible for supporting on-site garden-based
learning through the overall maintenance, development, and oversight
of the Ithaca Children’s Garden physical garden site. The Garden
Manager is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating
activities that support the maintenance of a public children’s garden
at a high standard.  The successful garden site manager will promote
plant health, keep all physical elements of the garden site in good
repair, ensure visitor safety, provide education to the public about
site work in progress and upcoming, and prioritize all work according
to the mission and vision of the Ithaca Children’s Garden in alignment
with education program needs.  This includes working with the ICG site
and education committees, ICG staff, designers, contractors, and
volunteers.  The Garden Manager collaborates closely with the Youth
Horticulture Apprentice Program (YHAP) Coordinator and the teen
horticulture apprentices that help maintain the Garden in July and
August.



Collaboration and communication is expected with community youth
programs, horticultural businesses and institutions, contractors, City
parks and forestry staff, and others as appropriate.



This position is fully grant funded and employment is subject to
availability of funds.  Hours fluctuate seasonally and are contingent
on funding.



Employment Dates: April 17– October 31, 2012, with possibility of extension.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:



¨       Responsible for the overall maintenance of the Ithaca
Children’s Garden during the growing season in alignment with
garden-based learning priorities.

¨       Communicate daily with YHAP coordinator about site maintenance
priorities.

¨       Work in collaboration with the YHAP coordinator to involve
teen apprentices in garden development projects in July and August.

¨       Communicate weekly with volunteer coordinator about volunteer
groups and appropriate garden projects.

¨       Assist in teaching horticultural skills to teen apprentices.

¨       Lead volunteer groups, working field trips, and
service-learning groups in garden work.

¨       Lead regularly scheduled garden tours to visitors and program
participants.

¨       Lead weekly drop-in volunteer sessions

¨       Participate on the ICG site committee; facilitate
communication as needed.

¨       Work with education staff and volunteers to ensure that site
development activities include an educational dimension for youth and
adults.

¨       Recruit volunteers as appropriate for community build efforts.

¨       Arrange for mowing services and make sure the site is kept
neat and attractive.  Inspect site regularly to ensure high standards
of maintenance.

¨       Secure supplies and other resources:  soil, plants, building
materials, etc. as needed for gardening projects and educational
programming.  Request donations or negotiate discounts when
appropriate.

¨       Work with designers hired to work on garden design.

¨       Coordinate the work of hired contractors.  Ensure all issues
are addressed so work proceeds as intended.  Work with contractors as
needed to make adjustments if necessary. Inspect all work according to
contract specifications.

¨       Keep the Executive Director informed about site development
progress and concerns.

¨       Keep meticulous records of all work completed at site and
provide timely reports.

¨       Responsible for developing, implementing, and balancing site budget.



REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

S/he receives functional supervision from the ICG Executive Director
and works in collaboration with the Youth Horticulture Apprentice
Program Coordinator. Plans work with input from ICG Site and Design
Committee and with approval from the ICG Executive Director. Works
independently to arrange schedule, acquire materials and facilitate
project implementation.   This position requires supervision of
program assistants, volunteers, and interns to meet program needs as
well as coordination of work with contractors and others involved in
site development and educational programming. S/he will participate in
staff meetings as deemed necessary by supervisors.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

¨       Ability to delegate and supervise tasks.

¨       Ability to develop volunteer and other community resources, to
support program activities.

¨       Ability to serve as an effective representative and educator
to the visiting public

¨       Ability to participate effectively in professional team efforts.

¨       Ability to secure and manage resources.

¨       Excellent organization skills

¨       Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
with adults and youth as people of diverse educational and cultural
backgrounds as well as the business community.

¨       Skills in oral and written communication.

¨       Ability to evaluate and document program participation and
effectiveness.

¨       Knowledge of proper garden tool maintenance and use and
ability to train others in safe, appropriate tool usage.

¨       Demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role
with others.



Preferred

¨       Knowledge of youth development issues:  social, cultural, and
developmental.

¨       Ability to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate informal
education programs directed primarily at youth.



Education and Experience Required

¨       BA/BS degree in horticulture, or other related field plus one
year experience required.

¨       Gardening knowledge and experience.

¨       Experience supervising landscaping activities, people, and projects.

¨       Demonstrated cultural competency to involve people of diverse
backgrounds and experience developing and directing cross-cultural
activities.

¨       Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills.

¨       Word processing and spreadsheet computer skills.

¨       Experience gathering, maintaining and reporting information
including financial and program data



Special Requirements

¨       Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings
and weekends.

¨       Ability to meet travel demands of the position.





Title:                                      Garden Manager, Ithaca
Children’s Garden

Salary/wages:                        $15.00

Hours/Benefits:                     Position is temporary April
17-October 31, part-time with the possibility of extension

                                                20 hours per week

                                                This is not a
benefits-eligible position

Application Deadline:            April 10 or until a suitable
candidate is found.  Submit resume and application to Ithaca
Children’s Garden: Garden Manager Search, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca,
NY 14850.

Inquiries:                                Submit cover letter and
resume to: Erin Marteal, enm6 AT cornell.edu