Earthwise Society is a not for profit, charitable organization that has been a leader in community-based environmental education for over 30 years. The Society operates a demonstration garden of sustainable landscape practices and an organic teaching farm in South Delta. Earthwise has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and articulate individual who is passionate about making a personal contribution to sustainability.
For more information about Earthwise Society please visit www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca
Earthwise society has three summer student positions available for 2016.
Summer Student – Farm Coordinator
Reporting to the Organic Grower/Educator in South Delta, the Farm Coordinator will maintain the Earthwise Farm in Agassiz as a destination learning resource for organic farming and food security.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate field preparation, field maintenance, crop development, crop harvest, and post harvest handling
- Supervise and train volunteers
- Assist with educational programs, tours, special events and fund-raising activities
- Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy
- Assist operation of CSA program and farm store
- Represent Earthwise at Farmers Markets and other community events
Qualifications:
- The successful applicant must be a full-time student who will be returning to college or university in the fall of 2016
- Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
- Proven ability to work effectively with volunteers and/or co-workers
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Service Canada requirement)
Note: This is a full-time position of 35-hours per week for 14 weeks. Wage is $12.50/Hour. Weekend work will be required
Summer Student – Farm Assistant
Reporting to the Organic Grower/Educator in South Delta, the Farm Woker will work under the supervision of the Farm Coordinator in Agassiz and help maintain the Agassiz Earthwise Farm as a destination learning resource for organic farming and food security.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with field preparation, field maintenance, crop development, crop harvest, and post-harvest handling
- Assist with the supervision of volunteers
- Assist with educational programs, tours, special events and fund-raising activities
- Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy
- Assist with operation of CSA program and farm store
- Represent Earthwise at Farmers Markets and other community events
Qualifications:
- The successful applicant must be a full-time student who will be returning to college or university in the fall of 2016
- Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
- Proven ability in working effectively with volunteers and/or co-workers
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Service Canada requirement)
Note: This is a full-time position of 35-hours per week for 14 weeks. Wage is $11/Hour. Weekend work will be required
Summer Student – Farm & Education Assistant
Reporting to the Organic Grower/Educator, the Farm & Education Assistant will help maintain the Earthwise Farm as a destination learning resource for organic farming and food security.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with field preparation, field maintenance, crop development, crop harvest, and post harvest handling
- Assist with the supervision and training of volunteers
- Assist with educational programs, tours, special events and fund-raising activities
- Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy
- Assist with operation of CSA program and farm store
- Represent Earthwise at Farmers Markets and other community events
Qualifications:
- The successful applicant must be a full-time student who will be returning to college or university in the fall of 2016
- Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
- Proven ability in working effectively with volunteers and/or co-workers
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Service Canada requirement)
Note: This is a full-time position of 35-hours per week for 14 weeks. Wage is $11.50/Hour. Weekend work will be required
To Apply
To apply for any of these job postings, please submit a cover letter and resume to Isabelle Rodé at farm@earthwisesociety.bc.ca with the name of the position in the email subject line.