Summer Internship – Sharing Farm

Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project 2010 JOB POSTING for SHARING FARM COORDINATOR POSITIONS CANADA SUMMER JOBS Background The Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project (RFTSP) is a non-profit community organization that grows vegetables on donated lands for the Richmond Food Bank and other agencies. The Richmond Fruit Tree’s Sharing Farm grows organically and is located in Terra Nova Rural Park at the west end of Westminster Hwy. Successful candidates will report to a team of volunteer Board Directors and a Farm Manager. The Sharing Farm site is not on a direct bus route. It is accessible by bus with about a five minute bicycle ride from the nearest bus stop. For more information about the Sharing Farm please visit www.richmondfruittree.com Duties and Responsibilities: . Plant seeds/transplants, cultivate, water, weed and harvest . Keep records and a farm journal . Assist with the supervision and training of volunteers, Farm School students . Assist with educational programs, tours, special events and fund raising activities . Assist with the transportation and distribution of vegetables . Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy Qualifications: Must be currently a full-time student who will be returning to college or university in the fall of 2010 and be 18 to 30 years of age. (Service Canada requirements.) .Have farming or gardening experience

.Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well on own and in a team environment

.Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather .Proven ability in working effectively with volunteers .Strong record-keeping ability .Valid driver’s license .Ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment Salary: $12 per hour + benefits – 35 hour work week, Tuesday – Saturday.  Approx.16 weeks depending on final HRDC Canada Summer Jobs approval of grant application Start Date: Mid May.  End Date:  August 28, 2010 Please submit resume and a cover letter to: Email : info@richmondfruittree.com Applications must be received no later than April 10, 2010