Employment opportunities
Garden Coach Position
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been awarded a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts to develop an Urban Agriculture Conservation program with Hamilton County Head Start Programs. The program is entitled “Bloom to Grow”. The Head Start Program serves 874 children that live below the poverty level with the primary goal of preparing the children for kindergarten.
The Bloom to Grow Program will establish gardens to enhance students understanding of their natural environment and aid in teaching learning objectives. The grant funds a part-time Garden Coach through 2019.
Nature and purpose of the Garden Coach Position
The primary purpose of this position is to establish and help maintain outdoor gardens for two Head Start locations within Hamilton County. The Garden Coach will also assist the teachers with horticultural expertise, advice on purchasing plants and supplies, provide input for curriculum, contribute to the parents monthly newsletter and photo document the progress of the program.
Job Qualifications
1. Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Horticulture related field
2. Experience in working with preschoolers
3. Extensive working knowledge of vegetable gardening, and ability to build garden beds and successfully cultivate vegetable plant.
4. Ability to communicate in a professional, accurate and enthusiastic manner
5. Work well within a team. Respect and support initiative of others, communicate in a timely and candid manner with team members and supervisor
6. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and operate a rototiller
7. Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance and pass a background check.
Administration
Salary range is $16.00-$1800/hr. depending on experience. This is a temporary, part-time position for
28 hours/week. Employee is not eligible for health care benefits. Mandatory payroll participation includes Medicare Tax, PERS Retirement System, and Workers Compensation as required by state law. Accruement of sick leave and vacation time will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Non-salary expenses such as mileage will be reimbursed when employee uses their own vehicle. Hourly record keeping shall be reported to the District Director in a weekly basis.
To apply, please submit letter of interest and resume by March 15, 2019, to:
Holly Utrata-Halcomb
Executive Director
Hamilton County SWCD
1325 E. Kemper Rd. Suite 115
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
or email: holly.utrata-halcomb@hamilton-co.org
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been awarded a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts to develop an Urban Agriculture Conservation program with Hamilton County Head Start Programs. The program is entitled “Bloom to Grow”. The Head Start Program serves 874 children that live below the poverty level with the primary goal of preparing the children for kindergarten.
The Bloom to Grow Program will establish gardens to enhance students understanding of their natural environment and aid in teaching learning objectives. The grant funds a part-time Garden Coach through 2019.
Nature and purpose of the Garden Coach Position
The primary purpose of this position is to establish and help maintain outdoor gardens for two Head Start locations within Hamilton County. The Garden Coach will also assist the teachers with horticultural expertise, advice on purchasing plants and supplies, provide input for curriculum, contribute to the parents monthly newsletter and photo document the progress of the program.
Job Qualifications
1. Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Horticulture related field
2. Experience in working with preschoolers
3. Extensive working knowledge of vegetable gardening, and ability to build garden beds and successfully cultivate vegetable plant.
4. Ability to communicate in a professional, accurate and enthusiastic manner
5. Work well within a team. Respect and support initiative of others, communicate in a timely and candid manner with team members and supervisor
6. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and operate a rototiller
7. Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance and pass a background check.
Administration
Salary range is $16.00-$1800/hr. depending on experience. This is a temporary, part-time position for
28 hours/week. Employee is not eligible for health care benefits. Mandatory payroll participation includes Medicare Tax, PERS Retirement System, and Workers Compensation as required by state law. Accruement of sick leave and vacation time will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Non-salary expenses such as mileage will be reimbursed when employee uses their own vehicle. Hourly record keeping shall be reported to the District Director in a weekly basis.
To apply, please submit letter of interest and resume by March 15, 2019, to:
Holly Utrata-Halcomb
Executive Director
Hamilton County SWCD
1325 E. Kemper Rd. Suite 115
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
or email: holly.utrata-halcomb@hamilton-co.org
Seasonal Intern/Coop Position
Unclassified/Temporary
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District has one - 20 hrs/week temporary position available. This position is for 20 hrs/week for a maximum of twelve weeks (max 240 hours). Position available between May 20 - September 1, 2019. This position must be part of the student’s co-op/internship class in which students are currently enrolled.
Duties Include:
Skills required:
Hourly salary - $12.00. Deadline for application - March 2, 2019.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
Attn: John Nelson, PR Specialist
1325 E Kemper Road, Suite #115
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Or email: john.nelson@hamilton-co.org
Tel: 513.772.7645
Visit our web site at www.hcswcd.org
Unclassified/Temporary
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District has one - 20 hrs/week temporary position available. This position is for 20 hrs/week for a maximum of twelve weeks (max 240 hours). Position available between May 20 - September 1, 2019. This position must be part of the student’s co-op/internship class in which students are currently enrolled.
Duties Include:
- Assist in staffing public event displays on weekends and evenings
- Prep displays and give-a-ways for events
- Inventory materials and restock after events
- Assist Stream Specialist in collecting stream data in field
- Possibly provide public education presentations
- Possibly produce or assist in production of web, print &/or video content
- Other duties as assigned
Skills required:
- Currently taking coursework to attain or possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental sciences, engineering, education, public relations, communications, graphic design or other related field.
- A direct working knowledge of conservation issues as they apply to soil & water.
- Ability to communicate in a professional, accurate and enthusiastic manner.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite or Geographic Information Systems is a plus.
- Work well within a team: respect and support initiative of others; communicate in a timely and candid manner with team members.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
- Be available on most weekends and some evenings.
- Have a Valid Driver’s license and Automobile insurance.
- References, transcripts and writing samples should be provided upon request.
Hourly salary - $12.00. Deadline for application - March 2, 2019.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
Attn: John Nelson, PR Specialist
1325 E Kemper Road, Suite #115
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Or email: john.nelson@hamilton-co.org
Tel: 513.772.7645
Visit our web site at www.hcswcd.org