Horticulture Assistant

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries. General Responsibilities: Responsible for performing program support which includes on-site nursery maintenance and development, plant work, irrigation support#and some light carpentry work.# Provides supervision to and has responsibility for youth participating in activities.

Assists with retail sales at customer service at The WIlderness Greenhouse.# Childline # DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment. Grant position (temporary) thru#June 2024 Education/Training: A BS or BA degree in psychology, social work, environmental science, horticulture or related field of study is normally required. Knowledge of or experience working with native plants preferred.

# Experience: A minimum of three (3) years related experience working with plants, greenhouses, landscaping, or in other agriculture environments normally required. Some experience with native plants either through professional field experience or education is preferred. # ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

# Compensation and Benefits: Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits#include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, #401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times.

In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations. Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/DisabledDiakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries.General Responsibilities:* Responsible for performing program support which includes on-site nursery maintenance and development, plant work, irrigation support and some light carpentry work.* Provides supervision to and has responsibility for youth participating in activities.* Assists with retail sales at customer service at The WIlderness Greenhouse.* Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.* Grant position (temporary) thru June 2024Education/Training: A BS or BA degree in psychology, social work, environmental science, horticulture or related field of study is normally required. Knowledge of or experience working with native plants preferred.Experience: A minimum of three (3) years related experience working with plants, greenhouses, landscaping, or in other agriculture environments normally required. Some experience with native plants either through professional field experience or education is preferred.ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.Compensation and Benefits:Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.

Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled