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.