Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 17.50

Position Title: Garden Resource Center Assistant 

Position Reports to: Garden Resource Center Coordinator

Employment Status: Part-time, non-exempt

About Grow Pittsburgh:

Grow Pittsburgh is an urban agriculture non-profit. Our mission is to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits that gardens bring to our neighborhoods. We believe access to locally-grown, chemical-free fruits and vegetables is a right, not a privilege. We envision the day when everyone in our city and region grows and eats fresh, local, and healthy food.

Grow Pittsburgh was awarded “Best Places to Work” by Pittsburgh Business Times .

Summary of Position:

The Garden Resource Center (GRC) is a tool lending library and materials depot located in the Larimer neighborhood at 147 Putnam Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The GRC stocks a wide range of gardening tools and materials that are vital to creating and maintaining healthy food gardens. Local backyard and community gardeners can access these resources for an annual membership fee (sliding scale).

Grow Pittsburgh is seeking a GRC Assistant to assist with the daily functions of the Garden Resource Center for approximately 6-8 hours a week on Saturdays from March 2, 2024 to November 16, 2024. There is an opportunity to work additional shifts.

Data shows that women and minority candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Work Saturdays from 8:45 am-3:15 pm at the GRC (Open Season is March 16th to November 2nd)
• Assist with opening and closing the GRC
• Process new GRC member applications and renewing memberships
• Check tools and materials in and out to members; process late feefs
• Help members find tools and materials; help load materials into cars
• Train members on the safe use of tools
• Maintain a clean, organized space (includes lawn mowing, tidying tools, restocking, cleaning as needed)
• Report low supply levels to GRC Coordinator
• Carefully inspect tools before and after rentals; report the damage in log
• Confirm schedule changes in advance with GRC Coordinator
• Helping prepare for deliveries by bagging, sorting materials for members.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Strong work ethic, punctual
• Can work outside in all weather. The GRC office is in an insulated shipping container with heat and A/C but much of the work will be outside.
• Able to follow instructions, pay attention to details, and work independently
• Out-going, helpful, and able to warmly interact with diverse visitors during shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs with support
• Ability to use a computer-based tool inventory tracking system
• Some knowledge of organic gardening practices and experience working with a wide range of gardening tools a plus
• Current GRC member or volunteer a plus

Compensation:

Pay is $17.50/hour. In addition to compensation, the Assistant will receive a free GRC membership ($80 value) and paid personal days and sick days. Mileage reimbursement is available if you use a personal vehicle to run errands for the GRC.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Grow Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or belief. We encourage a diversity of candidates to apply for the position.

Deadline & Application Submission:

Applications due via this link the end of the day Friday, January 24, 2024.

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