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Community Garden Coordinator

Job in Taylorsville, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Listing for: Weber State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Community Garden Coordinator

Requisition Number

H00625P

Position Category

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

20

Months per year

12

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

$13.50

FLSA

The community garden coordinator will have primary responsibility for operating and maintaining WSU’s community garden throughout the growing season.

Garden produce will be grown and delivered to the Weber Cares Pantry.

Specific Community Garden Coordinator duties include the following:

  • Serve as WSU’s Garden Club President:
    Recruit and manage volunteers, as needed, to assist with garden and compost maintenance throughout the summer (April to Sept).
  • Organize and execute a spring clean‑up of the garden where beds are weeded and prepared for planting, compost or manure is spread on the beds, and crop planting is planned.
  • Prepare the garden to overwinter from October through November. This would include clearing irrigation lines, organizing theshed, and prepping and planting any overwinter crops.
  • Coordinate with Employee Wellness and the Weber Cares Pantry to decide what is planted, recruit volunteers, schedule volunteer days, and get produce to the pantry.
  • Chair WSU’s Community Garden committee: organize meetings, plan agendas, and send out minutes.
  • Serve on WSU’s Food Sustainability Committee with the Food Sustainability Coordinator.
  • Assist with community garden related content development for websites, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
  • Assist WSU Food Recovery Network President as needed with weekly food recoveries.
  • Assist with the implementation of additional sustainability programs and projects such as food drives, campus farmer’s market, and tree plantings.
  • Required Qualifications

    Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite.
    • Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills, public speaking, and oral presentation.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Self‑motivated and organized.
    • A creative and collaborative problem solver.

    To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter.

    If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

    The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

    Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

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