Seasonal Community Gardening/Landscaping Staff

Open to all, 577 builds a caring, creative community through curiosity and lifelong learning. It is an ecologically-sensitive nonprofit organization.

Located along the Maumee River on a conservation easement in Perrysburg, Ohio, on the former 12-acre historic estate of Virginia Secor Stranahan, we provide space for classes, community meetings, organic community gardens, and outdoor spaces to explore. Grounds are open for the public to enjoy seven days a week from 9am – 5pm.

We are hiring a team of three eager summer staff members to keep The 577 Foundation beautiful and welcoming. This team works alongside our year-round staff to tend the gardens and grounds, welcome visitors, and steward our mission through hands-on projects. If you care about the environment and community gardens and you’re looking for a physical job in a beautiful outdoor setting, this is it!


SUMMER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be in excellent physical condition and have experience working outdoors in all types of weather, including heat and rain. Candidates for this position must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights of up to 18 feet and carry out the physical job requirements involving kneeling, bending, twisting, standing. Must work well independently and as a team and must be able to accept supervision. Must have a valid driver’s license. We look for candidates with experience in organic growing and cleaning practices, groundskeeping and landscaping, general maintenance, and providing service to visitors.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform basic landscaping duties
    • General planting, watering, and weeding
    • General greenhouse maintenance
    • Composting, mulching and other grounds maintenance duties
  1. Perform general maintenance and cleaning
    • Assisting in carpentry and painting duties
    • Assisting in facility cleaning and room set ups for programs
  1. Perform general program responsibilities
    • Leading field trips for youth & adults
    • Greeting & orienting visitors
  1. Function as an overall part of the staff team
    • Effectively communicating with all staff and visitors
    • Attending scheduled meetings
    • Understanding and support the entire operation of The 577 Foundation
    • Maintaining a positive public image for The 577 Foundation
    • Other duties as assigned

 

HOURS: Available to work 35 hours per week between May through August (approximately 15 weeks). General working hours are 9am-5pm but may include occasional early morning or evening hours. Must be available to work any day of the week.

 PAY: $11.00/hr (starting wage)- 3 positions Available

 TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter by March 14, 2020: Mike Mummert, Assistant Director Buildings, Grounds and Technology , (419) 874-4174 or [email protected]