Gardening Assistant

Overview

The Gardening Assistant is responsible for helping in the CIMC garden on designated Gardening Days, and/or a regular or ongoing basis.

Skills, Experience, and Qualities

Interested in gardening, no special skills required – open to all.
Gardening experience and/or ability to move heavy items is appreciated but not necessary.
Able to, or interested in learning how to identify weeds from plantings

Responsibilities

Attend one or more Gardening Days in fall or spring
Under the direction of the lead Gardeners, assist with weeding, planting, trimming, and watering

Time Committment

On Gardening Days, any amount of time up to 4 hours. Gardening Days are offered four times per year on a weekend morning
Miscellaneous other hours based on availability

Notes

This role is eligible for work exchange up to 4 hours.

Location

CIMC
331 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Training

Offered by Garden Coordinators on Gardening Day or by special arrangement