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Description

RPIRG Green Patch - Garden Coordinator

**only U of R students are eligible**

RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning garden plot contents and leading spring planting.
Recruiting and managing volunteers
Ensuring the general maintenance of the garden, including following-up with volunteer work.
Supervising harvests, and coordinating distribution between volunteers and community partners.
Participating in steering committee meetings, as well as providing all relevant information to the steering committee, including bi-monthly activity reports.
Establishing contacts and maintaining communication with students, campus groups, U of R faculty, and community groups for the purpose of outreach and community awareness of the garden.
Developing and coordinating workshops and lessons on a variety of garden-related topics for university and community members
Producing a post-harvest report with a summary of activities and recommendations for future years of the project.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:
Planting seasons and ideal growing conditions for various plants and vegetables in Saskatchewan
Organic garden upkeep and maintenance, including watering, weeding, pest management, etc.
Volunteer management, recruitment, and retention

Skills/Abilities:
Interest in, and willingness to work in a leadership role with student and community volunteers
Experience planting and harvesting a variety of plants and vegetables
Self-motivated, ability to work without supervision, while taking directions from a committee
Computer skills (internet, word processing, spreadsheets)
Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to raise awareness about the garden in various capacities

For more info, go to http://rpirg.org/events-projects-paren/rpirg-green-patch/