Part-time Farm & Garden Support

Description

Creation Village World School is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic on-call, part-time Farm and Garden Assistant (up to 10 hours per week). This hands-on role supports the daily upkeep and growth of our Farm and Garden Program, a key part of our nature-based learning environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, is dependable, and is passionate about sustainability, stewardship, and serving our school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care of garden beds, greenhouse plants, and farm areas (watering, weeding, harvesting).
• Support animal care routines (feeding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring wellbeing).
• Help with composting, recycling, and other sustainability efforts on campus.
• Prepare and organize tools and materials for class visits or special projects.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the farm and garden areas.
• Provide support during seasonal planting, harvesting, and garden workdays.
• Report any issues related to plant health, animals, or equipment to program leadership.
• Occasionally assist with student learning experiences by helping set up and supervise simple activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with students and staff in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Creation Village World School.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Previous volunteer work in the CVWS farm and garden
• Basic understanding of or interest in gardening, animal care, or sustainability
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn