Community Garden & Wellbeing Assistant

Oasis International; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension (7% employer contributions)

Annual leave 25 days + BH up to 30

Job summary

Oasis Southampton City Farm in Southampton seeks a Community Gardening Assistant to support the Farm Lead and community development lead in growing the farm and Oasis academies across the city. The role involves assisting in garden spaces and community projects, working across the week in a dynamic, friendly environment.

The successful applicant will have horticulture qualifications or experience, and the ability to work with volunteers and community groups.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Delivering garden based educational and wellbeing boosting activities.
• Working alongside volunteers, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to care for the garden by planting, watering, and sowing.
• Work with Oasis Academies across the city, as well as partner organisations, to create community garden spaces to boost wellbeing across the city.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Job description

Oasis Southampton City Farm in Southampton seeks a Community Gardening Assistant to support the Farm Lead and community development lead in growing the farm and Oasis academies across the city. The role involves assisting in garden spaces and community projects, working across the week in a dynamic, friendly environment.

The successful applicant will have horticulture qualifications or experience, and the ability to work with volunteers and community groups.