Position, Department: Seed to Table Specialist, Operations

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week

Pay Range: Starting hourly/ annual pay at $15.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Pay Grade: 50.50

Benefits Category: Partial benefits

Position Summary: Maintain The Children’s Garden, serving as link to children’s classroom, Center kitchen, and families.

Required Qualifications: Skilled in gardening
Experience with word processing and general computer use
Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications: 30 college credit hours
Coursework in horticultural science, sustainable agriculture, hospitality management and/or early childhood education
Experience with young children in group settings

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

• Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• MAINTAIN THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN -Planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting is completed in a timely manner. Planting and use of produce is coordinated with the Kitchen Supervisor. Assistance is given to the kitchen in preparing the garden produce for snacks and meals. Assistance is given in purchasing supplies.
• COLLABORATE WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND THE KITCHEN SUPERVISOR TO INCORPORATE THE SEED-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCE INTO THE CURRICULUM- Guidelines for state licensing, national accreditation, and the federal food program are met. Gardening experiences for the children are provided weekly. Assistance with cooking activities in the classroom is given. Resources for seed-to-table experiences, including nutrition education, are provided to the teachers. Sustainability efforts are promoted and supported.
• PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A "SCHOOL TO HOME" CONNECTION- Resources, e.g. recipes, gardening tips, are provided. Excess produce is provided for families.

• Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Diversity Statement: Here at Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive change for our students, faculty, and staff through promoting growth and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students’ success. You belong here.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.