Supportive GARDEN Champion - Anchorage

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name SUPPORTIVE HOUSING GARDEN CHAMPION - Anchorage

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN856

Employment Type

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Location Muldoon Safe Harbor

Salary Range

Salary Range 27.17 +DOE

Salary Period

Salary Period Hourly

Benefits Range 13A

With on-the-job training and assistance, supports the establishment and maintenance of orchards and food forests at RurAL CAP’s Supportive Housing facilities in Anchorage, as part of the Growing Rural Opportunities for Wellness (GROW) Program. Responsible for all general maintenance tasks related to the orchards/food forests, including grafting and planting trees and shrubs; servicing garden machinery; watering; maintenance of healthy soil; pruning;

weeding; and harvesting.

Assists GROW Program staff with planning, community engagement, and data collection. This is a seasonal, temporary, part-time position that will be re‑hired each growing season from May 1-October 30, through October 2028. Flexible work schedule, on average 10 hours per week. Weekly hours may vary depending on seasonal need.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to manage small machinery, comfortable with independent work, and able to provide your own transportation to four or more job sites located in east and downtown Anchorage. The ideal candidate need not be an expert in food forests though some knowledge of effective gardening techniques is preferred. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and friendly with Supportive Housing clients and staff.

• Establish and maintain the orchards and/or food forests to ensure they meet specific requirements and expectations.
• Perform basic maintenance such as watering, weed control and fertilization.
• Plant and nurture fruit trees, shrubs, and various plants.
• Build and maintain composting system(s).
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery. Service all garden equipment and machinery.
• Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the orchards/food forests and grounds.
• Provide guidance to management on matters related to the orchards/food forests.
• Work with other GROW staff to plan and lead opportunities for community engagement, including volunteers and Supportive Housing clients.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.

• Requires teamwork with other employees.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
• Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Implements agency and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards with the management team.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e‑mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
• Negotiation abilities to bring others together to try to reconcile differences.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 35 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
• Must be in good general health and free…