Community Gardener
Organisation: 
Govanhill Baths Community Trust
Salary: 
£15 per hour (total of £5,025).
Hours: 
Sessional work of 335 hours
Type of Contract: 
April and October 2022
Job Description: 

We are creating an urban ‘allotment’ area on Carfin Street in Govanhill, Glasgow. Anyone living on Carfin Street and the surrounding nearby area can apply for use of a planter to grow fruit and veg. Central to the project is the fact that the produce will be grown so close to the participants’ homes.

Our aim is to give local people access to high quality produce in an area with high levels of food insecurity, give skills in growing and cooking, create opportunities for social connection, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and help people take back some control of their food system.

To deliver this we are seeking a self-employed facilitator who will be responsible for conducting community consultation work, recruiting participants to the project, and designing and delivering a series of workshops and support sessions with project participants.

Essential skills
  • Experience of teaching growing skills, planning for the growing season, designing and leading workshops, organising events, and working with community groups.
  • Experience of community-led design and consultation.
  • An ability to enthuse others about growing and cooking your own food, greenspaces and taking control of your food system.
  • An ability to work and communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders, including project participants, members of staff, volunteers and project partners.
  • Having strong planning and time management skills.
  • Having a good working knowledge of relevant IT programs.
  • Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and time-keeping.

 

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Closing Date: 
Monday, 21 March, 2022
How to Apply: 

Please email a CV and a supporting statement to hannah@govanhillbaths.com by 5pm on Monday 21st March.

The supporting statement should be no longer than 600 words and, bearing in mind the job description, indicate what experience, skills and qualifications you have that would make you suitable for the role.

If you would like more information before applying, or have any questions, please email and get in touch: hannah@govanhillbaths.com

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