[part-time job]: Seattle Tilth Garden Hotline Educator

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Job Announcement:

Garden Hotline Educator
Description:

The Garden Hotline, managed by Seattle Tilth, is seeking a part-time (16 hours/ week) horticulture and resource conservation educator. Garden Hotline educators provide residents in Seattle and King County with information on plant care and selection, insect, animal and plant pests, IPM alternatives to pesticide use, weed management, urban food growing, soil building, soil biology, composting of yard debris and food scraps, use of compost and mulch, grass-cycling, natural lawn care, outdoor water conservation and home storm water management. Educators reach out to the public in Seattle and King County through educational workshops and presentations, garden tours, tabling at events, and other activities. Garden Hotline educators also provide service hours for phone, email and walk-in queries by residents Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and may assist in the other educational activities of Seattle Tilth.

 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest gardening techniques, plants, pests and their management using sustainable practices, as well as 2-4 years experience working with the public in some capacity to educate them about the topics mentioned in the above paragraph. Other requirements include knowledge of backyard composting and soil building techniques, strong verbal and written communication skills, a friendly, polite and patient personality, willingness to work as part of a team, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and excellent research skills. An Associates’ or Bachelors’ degree in horticulture or a related field is desired, but not required. Candidates who meet the above qualifications and also speak fluently in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, or other foreign language are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Hours: 16 hours per week; Availability to work on Saturday required.

 

Compensation

Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 DOE. Benefits for this position are paid sick leave and 401k plan.

 

To apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest as one document outlining 1) your horticultural experience, 2) any experience using and delivering the identified conservation messages, especially as an educator or customer service provider, and 3) why you are interested in this position.

 

Send all materials to kimpitre@seattletilth.org with “Garden Hotline Educator” as the subject or mail to Kim Pitre, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103.

 

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Seattle Tilth is an equal opportunity employer. People of color encouraged to apply.       

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Intern & Volunteer Opportunities with Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, volunteer coordination, garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Read on to learn more or visit our website.

The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a volunteer / intern registration form and then attending a volunteer orientation. To apply for an internship, click the link and follow the instructions there.

INTERNSHIPS 
Education Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern – Application due Jan. 28
Adult Education Teaching Intern
Seattle Youth Garden Works Mentor – Application due Mar. 8

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns in North Seattle, Mt. Baker, and Issaquah
Farm-to-Plate Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
Farm Steward at Seattle Tilth Farm Works – Application due Feb. 8

Organizing Internships 
Marketing Intern
Administrative Intern at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
Adult Education Program Intern
Social Media Intern for Just Garden Project

Volunteer Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project

Events Internships 
Garden Build Coordinator for Just Garden Project

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists in Wallingford, Rainier Beach, and Issaquah
Adult Education Class Assistants
Garden and Farm Crews in Rainier Beach and Issaquah
Master Composter/Soil Builders – Application due Feb. 17
Garden Ambassadors in Issaquah
Street Promotions Team
Spring into Bed event on March 23 – Event Support & Site Coordinator Volunteers

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES
Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Avenue S, Seattle, WA
Third Friday of every month, 3–7 p.m.
Contact leikasuzumura@seattletilth.org

1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Some Tuesdays and Saturdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more at: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

Questions? Contact Chris Iberle at chrisiberle@seattletilth.org

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Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

Sound interesting? Come learn more about Seattle Tilth, their courses offered, and volunteer opportunities at the PoE/UW Combined Fund Drive Bake Sale!

November 14th, 2012 from 11:00AM – 1:30PM

Click here to learn more. 

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Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community. 

Join Seattle Tilth and PoE to learn, grow, and EAT at the PoE UW Combined Fund Drive bake sale!

Seattle Tilth representatives will be there to talk to students and staff about classes, the organization, and fun volunteer opportunities. Come down to grab a brownie and talk about the amazing work Seattle Tilth is doing in the area. 

Wednesday, November 14th, 11:00AM – 1:30PM, Wallace Hall

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Volunteer & Internship Opportunities with Seattle Tilth

Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit administration,education, volunteer coordination, garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Visit our website or click below for a list of available positions!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions are listed below, many are great for service learners:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists in Wallingford or Rainier Beach
Garden, harvest, and farm crews in: Wallingford, University Village, Rainier Beach,Mt. Baker, or Issaquah
Community events, including the upcoming SYGW Auction on Oct. 20
Office support
Drain Buttoning Brigades in Issaquah
Much, much more…

INTERNSHIPS 

Teaching Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
Cooking Club Intern
Garden Hotline Outreach & Wiki Intern (applications due Sept. 28)

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns – in Seattle and Issaquah
Farm Steward Internship – at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands

Events Internships
Food Day Washington Intern

Organizing Internships 
Marketing Intern
Adult Education Administrative Intern
Volunteer Program Intern
Media Intern for Just Garden Project

NEXT STEPS: APPLICATION & ORIENTATION  
The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filling out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation.

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES

Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Seattle Tilth Farm Works in Auburn
17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Road, Auburn, WA
First Saturday of the month through November, 10a.m.-3p.m., Oct. 6, Nov. 3

Pickering Barn Learning Gardenin Issaquah
1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Tuesdays, Wednesdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more on our website! 
http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

[internship]: Seattle Tilth’s Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern

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Seattle Tilth’s Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern

Job Description

 

Brief Position Description

Provide support to the Garden Hotline educators for their outreach events and conduct the inventory and assist with maintenance of our internal WIKI information database.

 

Brief Description of the Program

The Garden Hotline’s mission is to educate the public on ways to reduce waste, conserve water and other natural resources and minimize the use of chemicals. We offer individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective and natural. We are funded by Seattle Public Utilities, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Saving Water Partnership.

 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but can be done for school credit.

 

Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week for 5 months with flexible scheduling.

 

Work Site: Work takes place at our office in room 100 of the Good Shepherd Center at 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.

 

Supervisor: Garden Hotline Program Coordinator

 

Training Requirements:  Participate in Seattle Tilth volunteer orientation.  Learn about administrative systems of Seattle Tilth before working independently on projects. Learn about outreach needs the WIKI database before working independently.

 

Responsibilities

§  Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to determine work goals and evaluate progress

§  Organize and prepare outreach supplies for events

§  Create and prepare outreach materials for use in the field; could include laminating signs, developing educational poster boards and stuffing mailers with educational materials.

§  Inventory and catalog our WIKI database

§  Assist with updating information as needed and assigned

§  Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor

 

Required Qualifications: 

§  Excellent organization and communication skills.

§  Excellent written communication skills.

§  Previous experience working with WIKI sites a plus. 

§  Proficiency with email, internet and Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.

§  Ability to follow direction, be self-directed and also work well as a member of a team.

§  Enthusiasm for the mission of Seattle Tilth.

§  A strong interest in non-profit work and community service. 

§  Available weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

 

Benefits

§  Gain non-profit organization, administrative and educational program experience.

§  Develop professional contacts with Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers.

§  Contribute to the organic gardening, local food, educational and environmental fields.

§  Enjoy working with a team and accomplishing common goals.

 

 

Important Dates and Deadlines for the Outreach & Wiki Internship

  

§  4 month internship

§  Applications due Friday, August 3, 2012

 

Application Process: Please fill out an application on our website:http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships and email an introduction and resume to the Garden Hotline program coordinator, Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org.

 

 

About Seattle Tilth

Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.  Our programs include community learning gardens, youth garden programming, small farm business development training, our volunteer programs, classes and workshops, events, a children’s garden program, the Master Composter program and the Garden Hotline. www.seattletilth.org

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Get Involved with Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture!
Volunteer & Intern Opportunities with Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, volunteer coordination,  garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Read on to learn more or visit our website.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists
Class Assistants
Garden and Farm Crews at:  Rainier Beach, Mt. Baker, Farm3.jpgor Issaquah
Community events
Office
Drain Buttoning Brigades in Issaquah – great for groups!
Much, much more…

INTERNSHIPS
Teaching Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
Cooking Club Intern

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns – in Seattle and Issaquah
Farm Steward Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands


Katie Vols.bmpEvents Internships
Harvest Fair Lead
Seattle Youth Garden Works Auction Procurement Intern
Seattle Youth Garden Works Auction Outreach Intern
Food Day Washington Intern

Organizing Internships
Marketing Intern
Adult Education Administrative Intern
Volunteer Program Intern
Media Intern for Just Garden Project

NEXT STEPS: APPLICATION & ORIENTATION  
The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation.

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES
Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

§  Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

§  Seattle Tilth Farm Works in Auburn
17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Road, Auburn, WA
First Saturday of the month, 10a.m.-3p.m., July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1

§  Pickering Barn Learning Gardenin Issaquah
1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Some Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more on our website!
http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

Chris

Chris Iberle
Events & Volunteer Manager
Seattle Tilth
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100
Seattle, WA  98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 119
chrisiberle@seattletilth.org
www.seattletilth.org

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Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern

Provide support to the Garden Hotline educators for their outreach events and conduct the inventory and assist with maintenance of our internal WIKI information database. The Garden Hotline’s mission is to educate the public on ways to reduce waste, conserve water and other natural resources and minimize the use of chemicals. We offer individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective and natural. We are funded by Seattle Public Utilities, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Saving Water Partnership.  Application due May 4, 2012.

[internship/volunteer] Tons of Opportunities With Seattle Tilth!

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Check out the links for internships and volunteer opportunities with Seattle Tilth in various fields: teaching, garden/farm, community outreach and more! (Be sure to click Read More below to access all links)

Or find this information by visiting their website: Seattle Tilth

Volunteer applications available online at: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteerapplicationsf.

*Clicking links will open word documents with position descriptions*

Teaching Internships:

  • Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
    Lead small groups of children through our garden curriculum where they learn about the different plants and critters.  Starts in Feb.
  • Cooking Club Intern with Community Kitchens NW
    Learn how to support a kitchen lead to coordinate a ten-week cooking-based nutrition education club at a partner agency in the community.     
  • Youth Mentor with Seattle Youth Garden Works (SYGW)
    Gain hands-on experience in organic farm production and youth development while working alongside Seattle Tilth staff and underserved youth at the SYGW farm. Application due Feb. 20.

Garden/Farm Internships:

  • Garden Steward Interns
    Learn about sustainable landscape management and organic food gardening while practicing leadership skills in one or more of Seattle Tilth’s gardens in north, southeast, central Seattle, or Issaquah.
  • Farm Steward Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands (RBUFW)
    Help jump-start programming and landscape stewardship at the ten-acre commercial nursery and wetlands site in Rainier Beach neighborhood.
  • Garden Build Intern for Just Garden Project
    Work with the Just Garden Project to coordinate and oversee building of 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.
  • Construction Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project
    Working with Just Garden Project garden build team and volunteer coordinator, you will coordinate and oversee materials, delivery and program coordination for the building of 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.

Events Internship:

  • March & May Edible Plant Sale Intern
    Provide support to Seattle Tilth’s Plant Sale event team by coordinating plant material, non-profits, volunteers, vendors, and more. Recruit potential participants, track all paperwork and communications, communicate with the Event Manager regularly and coordinate with other staff and volunteers to create a successful event and gain event organizing experience.

Administrative Internships:

  • Administrative Office Intern
    Learn about the inner workings of a non-profit organization while gaining non-profit administrative experience and supporting all of Seattle Tilth’s program.
  • Adult Education Administrative Intern
    Support our organic garden education program with your administrative skills
  • Volunteer Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project
    Working with Just Garden Project staff, coordinate and oversee volunteers for building 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.

Volunteer Positions/Service Learning:

Volunteer/Intern Orientations:

  • Mon., February 13, 6-7:15 p.m. in Wallingford’s Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle 98103
  • Tues., February 28, 6–7 p.m. in Southeast Seattle at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, 5513 S. Cloverdale St

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Get Involved with Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture in 2012 – Volunteer & Intern Opportunities with Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, volunteer coordination,  garden and farm stewardship, and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth.

SEATTLE TILTH INTERNSHIPS
Interns make a more significant commitment than other volunteers and gain a more rewarding experience in return. You do not need to be a student. Review the descriptions linked below, then apply by submitting a resume, cover letter and any other materials specified to the email address indicated in the description. You need not attend a volunteer orientation to apply or start your internship but please fill out our online application at http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteerapplicationsf.

Teaching Internships

  • Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
    Lead small groups of children through our garden curriculum where they learn about the different plants and critters.  Starts in Feb.
  • Cooking Club Intern with Community Kitchens NW
    Learn how to support a kitchen lead to coordinate a ten-week cooking-based nutrition education club at a partner agency in the community.
  • Youth Mentor with Seattle Youth Garden Works (SYGW)
    Gain hands-on experience in organic farm production and youth development while working alongside Seattle Tilth staff and underserved youth at the SYGW farm. Application due Feb. 20.

Garden/Farm Internships

§  Garden Steward Interns
Learn about sustainable landscape management and organic food gardening while practicing leadership skills in one or more of Seattle Tilth’s gardens in north, southeast, central Seattle, or Issaquah.

§  Farm Steward Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands (RBUFW)
Help jump-start programming and landscape stewardship at the ten-acre commercial nursery and wetlands site in Rainier Beach neighborhood. 

§  Marketing & Distribution Internship at Seattle Tilth Farm Works
Work closely with the program managers, educators, participants, and other interns to successfully market and distribute produce for this production learning farm for new immigrant and low-income farmers. Application deadline Feb. 1.

§  Garden Build Intern for Just Garden Project
Work with the Just Garden Project to coordinate and oversee building of 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.

§  Construction Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project
Working with Just Garden Project garden build team and volunteer coordinator, you will coordinate and oversee materials, delivery and program coordination for the building of 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.

Events Internships

·         March & May Edible Plant Sale Intern
Provide support to Seattle Tilth’s Plant Sale event team by coordinating plant material, non-profits, volunteers, vendors, and more. Recruit potential participants, track all paperwork and communications, communicate with the Event Manager regularly and coordinate with other staff and volunteers to create a successful event and gain event organizing experience.

Administrative Internships

§  Administrative Office Intern
Learn about the inner workings of a non-profit organization while gaining non-profit administrative experience and supporting all of Seattle Tilth’s programs.

§  Adult Education Administrative Intern
Support our organic garden education program with your administrative skills.

§  Volunteer Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project
Working with Just Garden Project staff, coordinate and oversee volunteers for building 30 new backyard food gardens for low income families in King County in 2012.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS & SERVICE LEARNING
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. There are opportunities all over the greater Seattle area, whether you want to be involved once a week, month, or year in our:

§  children’s garden programs, Volunteer with groups of children as they engage all their senses through exploration and hands on activities in the Seattle Tilth Children’s Garden

§  community learning gardens and farms (Wallingford, Rainier Beach, Mt. Baker, or Issaquah)

§  community events – volunteers needed prior to and during the March 17th Edible Plant Sale!  Contact chrisiberle@seattletilth.org for more information.

§  office

§  drop-in work parties – a great way to get to know different gardens, farms and programs, learn new skills, meet new people, and more on upcoming Saturdays – no orientation needed

VOLUNTEER / INTERN ORIENTATIONS
The best way to get involved in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation. Next up:

§  Mon., February 13, 6-7:15 p.m. in Wallingford’s Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle 98103

§  Tues., February 28, 6–7 p.m. in Southeast Seattle at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, 5513 S. Cloverdale St

Find all of this information and more on our website: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer