Salary: $20 hourly
If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at [email protected] or 407-246-2062.
Employees will provide support for the urban farming, composting, food rescue, and hydroponic operations within the City of Orlando. Work will include leading groups of volunteers in food gleaning operations, assisting farming operations at the two Urban Farms within the downtown Orlando area, and operating a hydroponic unit to grow fresh produce.
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree (or in pursuit, with at least 60 semester hours completed), in Agriculture, Communications, Marketing, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Comfort with regular email correspondence and occasional phone support as needed. Proficiency of basic computer and web applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc) required.
Ideal candidate is highly-motivated, team-oriented, and reliable, with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking abilities, and good time management skills. Experience with statistical methods and data analysis or building energy management a plus.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required.
THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing one with at least 60 completed semester hours, in Agriculture, Communications, Marketing, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer and web application proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Regular email correspondence and occasional phone support
- Experience with statistical methods and data analysis or building energy management
- Motivation, teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, critical thinking, and time management skills
What We Do
The City of Orlando is the municipal government entity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by delivering public services in a knowledgeable, responsive, and financially responsible manner. The city provides critical administrative and operational support, including facilitating business development, providing assistance to local business owners, and managing city planning and infrastructure to ensure a thriving, diverse, and sustainable urban environment.
