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Battlefords Family Health Centre, located in downtown North Battleford is seeking applications for the Community Garden Project. Community Outreach Workers will be recruited for summer employment.
Position Summary: In keeping with the philosophy of Battlefords Family Health Centre, the Community Garden Outreach Workers will play an integral role in increasing the practice of healthy eating and active living behaviours of participants.
Responsibilities:
* To engage and support community members who are participating in the community garden project
* To maintain upkeep of the garden and equipment
* To plan, organize and deliver garden events
* To work with community members and the BFHC team to incorporate gardening and produce into healthy eating and physical activities.
* To assist with weekly and end of project reports.
The successful candidate must:
* Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good computer skills.
* Be able to work flexible hours.
* Be a self-starter and have ability to work independently and in a team setting.
* Have a valid drivers license and access to an insured vehicle.
* Have access to a cell phone
* Possess some knowledge of gardening and food preparation or willingness to learn.
* Be a full-time student between the ages of 15 - 30 years and returning to school in the Fall.
Hours of work: Full time position from May 14, 2018 - August 31, 2018 (35 hours per week at an hourly wage of $13.50 per hour).
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Food preparation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding