Title
CASUAL Organic Garden Assistant
Posting Number
C00145JP
Department
Dining Services Administration
Job Summary

Work with Garden Manager in activities of garden season including planting, watering, hoeing, shoveling, laying down row cover, weeding, transplanting, harvesting, cleaning and delivering produce to kitchens, cleaning tools and equipment, and any other activities required to maintain the organic garden. Work locations include Bowdoin gardens at 52 Harpswell Street and South Street.

Education/Skills Requirements

Applicants must possess the ability to quickly understand verbal and/or written directions and follow them with minimal oversight; flexibility, patience, an able body, and lots of energy; and the ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

No prior gardening knowledge or experience is necessary, though preference will be given to applicants who have gardening experience.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Hours and days are flexible with some weekend coverage.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,800 students. Through a need-blind admissions policy, the College meets 100% of students' demonstrated financial need with no loans. 32% of students identify as students of color, an additional 5% are international, and 45% receive financial aid. Bowdoin is a dynamic living and learning community committed to fostering pluralism, building intentional community, and nurturing a commitment to the common good.

The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin's historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120+ buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Casual - with email
Benefits Eligible
No
Pay Type
Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes
Posting Date
04/25/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.