Historic Eidem Farm Gardener (Seasonal)

Do you love working outdoors, tending to plants, and caring for animals? Historic Eidem Farm is seeking a dedicated gardener to help maintain our grounds and gardens and provide evening care for our farm animals as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic setting, supporting the farm’s vegetable and native gardens. We welcome all ages (16+) and interests to apply.

Learn more about the Eidem Farm here: https://www.brooklynpark.org/eidemfarm/ 

Gardener schedules are Monday-Wednesday and Friday evenings, 6-8pm, with additional opportunities for special events throughout the summer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, cultivating, and maintaining the farm’s gardens, including native and vegetable gardens.
• Harvest produce and participate in seed-saving efforts to support sustainable farming practices.
• Ensure the gardens remain a welcoming and educational space for visitors.
• Provide evening animal care as needed, including feeding and monitoring the well-being of the farm’s goats and chickens.
• Perform manual tasks on the site grounds.
• Effectively communicate information about garden and grounds maintenance practices, and seasonal activities to Historic Eidem Farm Recreation Specialist
• Maintain close and effective working relationships with city staff, volunteers, and community groups.
• Follow site safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
None.
 
Experience

• 16 years of age or older
• Experience with gardening, farming, or animal care is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for gardening and animal care.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all ages
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as planting, weeding, and lifting.
• Ability to respond appropriately to any emergency or incident that may arise and follow site safety procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• College course work or degree in gardening, farming or animal care
• Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Interest in and experience with taking care of farm animals such as goats, sheep, and chickens.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about market farming.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual tasks related to gardening, agriculture, and horticulture in outdoor programming areas in all types of weather.
• Understanding and knowledge of Minnesota native prairie, flower, and vegetable gardening,
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali Lao, or Vietnamese language(s).

Hiring Timeline and Selection Process: 

• Candidates will be notified by email if selected for an interview.
• Interviews will take place through March, April, and May or until filled
• Please use the supplemental application questions to communicate about your interests and experience. When hiring staff, we look at how each person will fit into the team and what skills and unique qualities they bring to the table.

Anticipated Hiring Wage:  $14.33 - $18.57 per hour, depending on qualifications