| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | Seasonal Gardener |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | Land Management |
| Start Date: | |
| Duties: | Position Objective: To enhance CNC’s outdoor exhibits through supporting and maintaining existing and new garden areas at the Visitor Center, Nature Preschool, Nature Education Center, and Homestead Farm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintain gardens through weeding, watering, planting, pruning, mulching, and amending soil.
• Follow established direction and vision for the garden areas while sharing insight and information with the program team.
• Communicate effectively with visitors and program participants about the gardens, their contents, and purposes.
• Work closely with volunteers.
• Follow all safety and security practices and policies.
• Be an engaged member of the CNC team, attending staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment for full position description |
| Experience Required: | Qualifications:
• Experience working outdoors in all conditions (heat, humidity, rain, presence of mosquitos, bees, etc.)
• Ability to identify or learn to identify plants
• Ability to be self-directed within scope of work
• Ability to communicate with visitors of all ages
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (kneeling, bending, managing hand and basic power tools, lifting 50 pounds)
• Certification in CPR and basic first aid (or ability to become certified)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in an outdoor educational setting
• Experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge of native plants and heirloom vegetables |
| Wage or Salary: | 14.50 |
| Per Hour |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 20 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Send resume and cover letter to Jenn Kirts, Director of Programs, jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 3/30/25 |