Garden Support Team Member

– We facilitate restorative experiences with horse and nature-based programs to promote deeper connections between people and the world around them.

– We are dedicated to promoting equine-facilitated, regenerative farming experiences, and overall ecosystems teachings for health and well-being. We offer educational, recreational, and healing/restorative programs to a broad and diverse community. We envision a world that is nurturing and nourishing, where people connect with themselves, each other, and life.

– We facilitate restorative experiences with horse and nature-based programs to promote deeper connections between people and the world around them.

– We are dedicated to promoting equine-facilitated, regenerative farming experiences, and overall ecosystems teachings for health and well-being. We offer educational, recreational, and healing/restorative programs to a broad and diverse community. We envision a world that is nurturing and nourishing, where people connect with themselves, each other, and life.

- Temporary part-time Garden Support role will support all garden activities, primarily concentrated in three cultivated areas on the property. The position is currently designated to end on October 31, 2024. CDM’s garden services and programs are central to promoting and encouraging authentic connections, supportive community, and service that result in contributions to community. Because CDM is an ecosystem and in collaboration with nature, many unforeseen circumstances and newly developed needs arise every day. This role should be prepared to work with these unforeseen occurrences with the support of the CDM team; including:

· Planting seeds and growing plants, herbs, or flowers.

· Ensuring that the plants are healthy and pest-free.

· Removing weeds.

· Fertilizing, composting, and turning/clearing beds for seasonal plants.

· Advising Team Members on garden appearances and design.

· Complete other projects as assigned.

· 2 years working in garden spaces.

· Some knowledge of plant life cycle, regenerative and permaculture experience is a PLUS.

· Be agile with their hands.

· Interpersonal skills to communicate plant care information to others.

· Maintain and operate machinery/equipment (small equipment).

· Assist with irrigation systems to ensure proper watering is a PLUS.

· Work respectfully with a diverse community of individuals.

· Follow instructions and be able to work in a group.

· Attend CDM team meetings.

Because CDM is an ecosystem and in collaboration with nature, many unforeseen circumstances and newly developed needs arise every day. This role should be prepared to work with these unforeseen occurrences with the support of the CDM team.

If you are interested in the part-time Garden Support role, please send your letter of interest, preferred hourly rate, and resume to connect@casademiel.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Work Location: In person