Community Garden Administrative Associate

University of North Texas Health Science Center
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Title: Community Garden Administrative Associate Employee Classification: Administrative Support - HRLY Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000 Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: $ 20 / hourly FTE: .48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained and energy efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission. HSC Sustainability, a student funded initiative within Facilities Management, supports HSC's mission of creating solutions for a healthier community by advancing sustainable practices on campus through educational outreach, programs and initiatives, and our own campus operations. The HSC Community Garden was founded by HSC Sustainability in 2014 and continues to be managed through Facilities Management. Position Overview We are seeking an hourly, part-time Community Garden Administrative Associate to help in assisting with the maintenance of the HSC Community Garden. The HSC Community Garden was founded in 2014 and includes 35 plots, compost bins, a tool shed, common growing areas, and fruit trees. The plots are tended by community members, staff, and students, and the garden collaborates with community partners and on-campus organizations. This position is a part-time non-benefits eligible position. Minimum Qualifications Gardening experience including organic gardening and pest management knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good communication skills. The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and bend to garden. Preferred Qualifications Completion through a Master Gardener Program Experience working or volunteering in a community garden. Experience with hosting events. Required License/Registration/Certifications N/A Job Duties: Communicates directly with the gardeners about issues, concerns, general questions, etc., answers general inquiries about the garden from both our campus and external communities, and orients new gardeners and volunteers. Updates community garden files and logs. Assists in organizing and conducting special garden activities like planting days, harvests, and garden maintenance events. Organizes and supervises volunteers. Collaborates with other departments and organizations both on and off campus as it aligns with the mission and purpose of the garden. Performs general routine maintenance of the garden such as picking up trash, picking weeds, gardening abandoned or empty plots until a new gardener can be assigned, maintaining common areas and the compost bins, and organizing the tool shed. Conducts routine inspections of the garden and plots and works to resolve issues. Work Schedule: Flexible; up to 19 hours per week (no weekly minimum) Must be able to work occasionally on Saturday mornings (2-3 per year) Driving University Vehicle: Yes Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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