Summer Garden & Grounds Assistant at Hunt Utilities LLC in Pine River, Minnesota

Job Description:

Summer Garden & Grounds Assistant needed at Happy Dancing Turtle, Pine River, MN.

Seasonal position available for a hands-on gardener. Join our team to grow healthy soil and beautiful vegetables using practical and sustainable growing techniques.

Duties include:
Planting and harvesting garden and hoop house produce for Farm Stand, and local Food Shelf
Preparing produce - cutting, cleaning, weighing, bagging
Tending to plants and trees - weeding, pruning, mulching, transplanting, etc.
General groundskeeping as directed; i.e., mowing, trimming, light landscaping duties
Extending production season through growing techniques in hoop houses and aquaponic systems

Requires:
Preference for previous gardening experience
Interest in sustainability, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and soil health
Positive attitude
Willing to learn/open-minded
Good listening & communication skills
Ability to work independently & as part of a team
Ability to meet physical demands of position
Availability for majority of growing season (May-October)
Preference for 18 years +

Physical Demands:
Able to work in all weather conditions - hot, cold, wet, etc.
Able to be on feet for extended periods
Able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, grasp, reach
Lift up to 40 lbs on occasional basis

Additional Details:
Wage starting at $16/hour, experience and availability may impact wage
Minimum of 20 hours/week potentially up to 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday hours

Email: hr@happydancingturtle.org (or click on the 'apply' button) or visit us online at happydancingturtle.org
2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW, Suite 1, Pine River MN 56474.
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