Lawns & Gardens Assistant

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.

Work Team:

Operations

Position Classification:

Volunteer

Length of Service:

2+ Weeks

POSTION SUMMARY

This position is open May – October. Lawns & Gardens Assistant works under the supervision of the Lawns & Gardens Head to help maintain the grounds of Holden Village. This year, we are especially interested in short term lawns and gardens assistants who are interested in stays of a six weeks or more.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

(principal duties and responsibilities; such as categories supported, staff size, volume managed, etc)

• Plants flowers, mows and waters lawns, weeds flower beds, and rakes the Village grounds.
• Work involves moving around the Village, lifting, bending to tend to flower beds, and some early mornings to help water.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

(position specifications; such as knowledge/education, skills, problem solving/decision making, risk/bottom line results, management responsibility – people and functions)

• Ability to move all day, lift and bend.
• Willingness to arise early in the day and work outside for most of the day.
• Ability to take direction from the Lawns & Gardens Head.
• Ability to utilize lawn mowers and gardening tools.

COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

(particular knowledge/skills related to client and/or agency needs)

Enthusiasm for and ability to work in a remote wilderness setting
Willingness to participate in a mutual review after 6 months
Commitment to serve Holden’s mission of welcoming all into the wilderness to form and renew their relationships with God, the earth, and each other
Pledges to work in ways that support and fulfill Holden Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values and commits to the terms of the Community of Practice Agreement
Upholds and works to further Holden Village values of diversity, equality, respect, sustainability, and spirituality as articulated in the Strategic Plan
Commitment to the terms of the Staff Covenant, including: attending worship, weekly staff meetings, and participation in Village contributions of the dish team, garbology, and stoking
Serve the community as a leader and role model by serving in other Village roles and projects. These include, but are not limited to, first aid team, fire brigade, seasonal program events and activities, help with worship, and attendance at volunteer trainings
All staff members are expected to engage & help all Villagers to integrate into community life
Abides by Holden Village’s Community Health Protocols and Practices

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Food (three meals/day)
• Housing & utilities
• Free parking at Fields Point
• Access to amazing hiking opportunities, community events, teaching sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!