Organic Garden Assistant; part-time

Overview

Organic Garden Assistant (part-time)

Posting Number: C00424JP
Department:
Dining Service - Thorne Hall

Location:

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine

Bowdoin College boasts a student population of almost 2000. Our Dining Services Department makes everything from scratch and is consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining. We have our own butcher shop, bakeshop, and organic garden that supply food to our two dining halls and three retail locations.

• Lead and collaborate with garden student employees and the Bowdoin Organic Garden Club.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, students, and the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program on garden-related activities.
• Follow organic gardening principles and practices as directed by the Organic Garden Manager to maintain MOFGA certification compliance.
• Supervise student employees during the summer when the Garden Supervisor is unavailable and occasionally lead student volunteers during the academic year.
• Assist with greenhouse work, planting, harvesting, weeding, washing and delivering produce to kitchens, cleaning tools and equipment, and other essential tasks to maintain a thriving organic garden.

Work locations include the Bowdoin gardens at 52 Harpswell Road and South Street.

Hourly rate: $20.25 per hour.

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid Driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College's current Motor Vehicle Use Policy (preferred)
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Openness to feedback and willingness to improve work efficiency
• Ability to ask questions and carry out tasks accurately
• Flexibility, patience, and body awareness
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions

• At least six months of manual labor experience required
• No prior gardening experience required; however, preference will be given to applicants with gardening experience
• Experience leading a work crew and working with volunteers strongly preferred

This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours per week. The ideal start date is May 2026.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Bowdoin is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Posting Date: 02/20/2026

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Applicants should note we will start reviewing applications Wednesday, March 11th and will be in touch with qualified applicants then. If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.