SHRA Temporary Garden Coordinator

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

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  Garden Operations & Planning
  
  
  • Manage seasonal crop planning, planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
  • Implement sustainable and organic farming practices.
  • Monitor soil health, irrigation systems, and pest management.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Team & Volunteer Coordination
  
  
  • Oversee student workers, interns, and volunteers.
  • Provide training and guidance on safe and effective farming techniques.
  
  
  
  
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  Maintenance & Infrastructure
  
  
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and infrastructure.
  • Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization of the garden space.
  
  
  
  
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  Educational & Community Engagement
  
  
  • Support applied learning experiences for UNCW students, Faculty, and Staff.
  • Assist with workshops, tours, and outreach events.
  
  
  
  
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  Administrative Duties
  
  
  • Track harvest yields, expenses, and supply inventory.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer.
  
  
  
  

• Experience in small-scale or urban farming, preferably in an educational or community setting.
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.