{"id":718,"date":"2016-07-12T12:55:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T19:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/?p=718"},"modified":"2016-10-18T17:10:31","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T00:10:31","slug":"now-hiring-school-garden-assistantcowlitz-americorps-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/now-hiring-school-garden-assistantcowlitz-americorps-member","title":{"rendered":"Now Hiring! School Garden Assistant\/Cowlitz AmeriCorps Member"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Lower Columbia <span class=\"il\">School<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Gardens<\/span> invites\u00a0kind, energetic candidates\u00a0to apply to join our team as a\u00a02016-2017 <span class=\"il\">School<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant\/Cowlitz AmeriCorps Member. \u00a0Please pass this along to anyone interested in making the world a better place by working with kids, volunteers, plants, and food in <span class=\"il\">school<\/span> <span class=\"il\">gardens<\/span>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-722 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed (1)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed.jpg\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-721 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-723 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unnamed-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed (2)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>The mission<\/strong> of Lower Columbia <span class=\"il\">School<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Gardens<\/span> (LCSG) is to build and sustain\u00a0<span class=\"il\">school<\/span> <span class=\"il\">gardens<\/span> that cultivate the values of lifelong learning, sustainability, health and community in children and their families.\u00a0 LCSG connects students and their families with real food and hands-on learning through dynamic <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span> and cooking programs.<u>Position<\/u>: <span class=\"il\">School<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant (<strong>two\u00a0identical positions are currently open<\/strong>)<br \/>\n<u>Location<\/u>: 17 <span class=\"il\">school<\/span> <span class=\"il\">gardens<\/span> in Longview and Kelso, with central operations at Northlake Elementary, 2210 Olympia Way in Longview<br \/>\n<u>Hours<\/u>: Hours vary with seasons\u00a0but are generally <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1370674781\"><span class=\"aQJ\">8:30 to 5:00<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 This is a full time 11 month AmeriCorps position with minimum 1700 hours for the Sept 2016 &#8211; July 2017 term.<br \/>\n<u>Compensation<\/u> (through Cowlitz AmeriCorps Network):<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">$1,140 per month living allowance<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">$5,775\u00a0education award upon completion<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Basic medical insurance (if eligible)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Childcare Benefits (if eligible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><u>Position Description: <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant\/Cowlitz AmeriCorps Member 2016-2017<\/u><br \/>\n1.\u00a0 <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant will lead groups of elementary and middle <span class=\"il\">school<\/span> students in a wide variety of <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span> activities.\u00a0 Planting seeds, turning compost, propagation, watering, fertilizing, transplanting, harvesting, preparing soil, mulching, planting fruit trees and berry bushes, saving seeds, general <span class=\"il\">garden\u00a0<\/span>maintenance.\u00a0 Transport supplies to and from <span class=\"il\">school<\/span> site.<br \/>\n2. Teach <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span> related lessons tied to Common Core standards: examining worms and other <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span> creatures under microscopes, testing soil, identifying parts of plants, plant families, etc, as well as lessons on pollination, propagation, and natural history.\u00a0 Transport supplies to and from <span class=\"il\">school<\/span> site.<br \/>\n3. Teach hands-on healthy cooking lessons to groups of students.\u00a0 <span class=\"il\">Garden\u00a0<\/span>Assistant will cook with students K-8 in outdoor kitchen (camp-type kitchen) environments as well as a few Home Ec classrooms where available.\u00a0 Students will learn basic cooking skills and prepare dishes using ingredients fresh from the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">garden<\/span>.\u00a0 Examples:\u00a0grilled vegetables, fresh salsa, roasted root vegetables, soup, lettuce wraps, salad, salad dressing, smoothies,\u00a0pizza.\u00a0 <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant will plan activities, set up tables and equipment, set up hand-washing station, procure ingredients, give hands-on instruction, clean up, wash dishes.<br \/>\n4.\u00a0 Lead art and craft activities in the <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span>: drying flowers, painting <span class=\"il\">garden\u00a0<\/span>signs, making bookmarks, grape vine wreaths, sewing, seed art.\u00a0 Will plan activities, set up craft station, provide specific instruction to students, clean up.<br \/>\n5.\u00a0 <span class=\"il\">Garden<\/span> Assistant will act as volunteer coordinator \u2013 recruiting, training, guiding, instructing, and maintaining contact through phone, email, and social media.<br \/>\n6.\u00a0 Perform general <span class=\"il\">garden<\/span> maintenance tasks \u2013 water, weed, mulch, haul soil &amp; debris, spread leaves and manure, turn compost, clean and organize <span class=\"il\">garden\u00a0<\/span>sheds and greenhouses, build trellises.<br \/>\n7. \u00a0As a\u00a0member of the Cowlitz AmeriCorps Team, participant will be required to attend trainings, participate in service projects, weekly meetings and other team activities.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><u>Requirements:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>At least 17 years of age; there is no upper age limit.<\/li>\n<li>Able to lift 40 pounds, perform physical work for multiple hours in variety of weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>High school diploma or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>Pass National Sex Offender Registry\u00a0check,\u00a0Washington State Background check,\u00a0FBI background check.<\/li>\n<li>It takes a unique person to dedicate nearly a year of their life to service. We appreciate those who bring a can-do attitude, a sense of humor, a zest for learning, and enthusiasm! Must be willing to work with a diverse team and be committed to the idea and practice of service as a way to improve yourself and the lives of others. Self-discipline and motivation are central to success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>To apply<\/strong>, or for more information about AmeriCorps:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Call <a href=\"tel:%28360%29%20577-5859\" target=\"_blank\">(360) 577-5859<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stop by the Life Works building at 906 New York St. in Longview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Read full position description <a href=\"http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c&amp;id=9f1324b361&amp;e=f270399da2\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c%26id%3D9f1324b361%26e%3Df270399da2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1468438448852000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGVqCxZNw-wwTYkglVddblNsX8c-Q\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Please call anytime: <a href=\"tel:360-431-6725\" target=\"_blank\">360-431-6725<\/a>, or reply to this email. Visit\u00a0Lower Columbia <span class=\"il\">School<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Gardens<\/span> on our <a href=\"http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c&amp;id=0324588bab&amp;e=f270399da2\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c%26id%3D0324588bab%26e%3Df270399da2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1468438448853000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGPGVatdyOxVwhpGibS7yICCAi_Ew\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c&amp;id=c95038685f&amp;e=f270399da2\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D53393616fbcd75cb08165bc2c%26id%3Dc95038685f%26e%3Df270399da2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1468438448853000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGlqd5OCqswF0iCf2hOef74j_ynCg\">Facebook<\/a> to get a better idea of the world-changing work we do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lower Columbia School Gardens invites\u00a0kind, energetic candidates\u00a0to apply to join our team as a\u00a02016-2017 School Garden Assistant\/Cowlitz AmeriCorps Member. \u00a0Please pass this along to anyone interested in making the world a better place by working with kids, volunteers, plants, and<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowercolumbiaschoolgardens.org\/blog\/now-hiring-school-garden-assistantcowlitz-americorps-member\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Now Hiring! 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