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Green Corps Job Description

What is Green Corps? Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school youth in Cleveland. Students work to maintain learning farms,

harvest and sell produce at markets and help produce Ripe from Downtown Salsa.

Throughout the season, these youth learn life skills, agriculture and horticulture skills, business skills and environmental

stewardship. Students work together to learn how to make their own lives and their communities better.

What would my tasks be? Responsibilities include:

Working in the learning farm planting, weeding, watering and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers. This work

takes place in all weather conditions including heat and rain.

Harvesting and packaging produce for sale at markets, restaurants and local neighborhood residents. This work is

done carefully and professionally.

Assisting in producing and selling of Ripe from Downtown salsa.

Actively participating in Cleveland Botanical Garden and Green Corps special events.

Actively participating in workshops and field trips related to personal development, gardening and agriculture,

health, culinary skills, marketing and customer relations.

Who gets hired? Unfortunately, we cannot hire everyone who applies. We will interview and select students who:

Demonstrate an ability to get along with others

Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and have an interest in gardening, agriculture and the environment

Are willing and able to work outside doing manual labor in all types of weather

Will comply with all Green Corps policies and procedures

When would I work? Saturday May 17, 2014 is a required orientation.

The summer program is from June 2 until the middle of August; Tuesday Through Friday 8am -1pm.

Some additional paid hours for markets and events will be required.

There will be an opportunity for some students to continue working into the school year from August to October.

How much would I be paid? All student-employees will be paid $7.85 per hour.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex,

age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, citizenship

status or any condition prescribed by state or local law.

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Green Corps Job Application

1. Carefully read all the information.

2. Fill out pages 3 – 5. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the job.

3. Mail, fax or return pages 3 – 5 to Cleveland Botanical Garden by MARCH 28, 2014

4. Give the Recommendation Form to someone at your school who knows you well — a teacher, coach, guidance counselor

or administrator. Attach and return with application to Cleveland Botanical Garden by MARCH 28, 2014. If you are

selected for an interview, Cleveland Botanical Garden will call you to set up a time to interview during spring break

(April 14 – April 18).

5. Obtain a copy of your school attendance record and attach to your completed application.

Which learning farm are you applying for? (Please check the garden closest to where you live.)

_______ Midtown Learning Farm (East 66th

and Chester Ave.)

_______ Slavic Village Learning Farm (East 54th

and Fleet Ave.)

_______ Buckeye-Woodland Learning Farm (East 114th

and Woodland Ave.)

_______ Central Learning Farm (East 41st and Quincy Ave.)

_______Fairfax Learning Farm (East 79th

and Quincy Ave.)

Will you be able to find your own transportation to the learning farm? _______________

Will you be available for an interview during spring break the week of April 14 – April 18? _________________

Name: (first) ____________________ (MI) ______________ (last) ______________________________________

Birth Date: ________________Age:_____________Email:_____________________________________________

Home Telephone: (_______) _____________ Cell Telephone: (________) ________________________________

Name of Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number of Parent or Guardian: (_______) __________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________ Apt # _______________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: ___________________

School Name: ___________________________________________________ Current Grade: _________________

Do you have any volunteer or work experience? ____________If Yes, Name of Business/Organization: _________

______________________________________ Supervisor’s Name: ______________________________________

Responsibilities: _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: (_______) ____________________ Dates employed: From ______________ to________________

Reason for leaving: _____________________________________________________________________________

Will you be out of town for any part of this summer? ________ If yes, please explain: _______________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Please answer every question completely, honestly and as specifically as possible.

1. How did you hear about Green Corps? __________________________________________________________________

2. Have you ever applied to Green Corps before? ____________________________________________________________

3. Extracurricular activities: _____________________________________________________________________________

4. Interests: __________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Why do you want to work with Green Corps? What would you like to get out of this program?

6. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in your life?

7. What issue in your community are you concerned about and why?

8. What are two things about yourself you feel would make you a good Green Corps employee?

9. What are two things you would like to improve about yourself and why?

10. What are some ways in which you would handle manual labor in unfavorable weather conditions (heat or rain)?

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This page will give you more information about job expectations. Please read each item carefully and check the

correct line.

YES NO

____ _____ I am currently in high school.

____ _____ I am willing to perform manual labor in unfavorable weather conditions (heat and/or rain).

____ _____ I am willing to get dirty during work.

____ _____ I am willing to learn new skills and challenge myself.

____ _____ I am able to work respectfully with other students, with supervisors and with the public.

____ _____ I am comfortable or want to become comfortable speaking in front of groups.

____ _____ I am willing to try new types of foods.

____ _____ I will have my own transportation to work everyday (bus, RTA, car, etc).

____ _____ I am able to pay attention and follow directions.

____ _____ I am able to have fun and work hard.

____ _____ If chosen for Green Corps, I will commit to 100% attendance.

The information I have provided in this application is true, correct and complete. False,

incomplete or misrepresented information of any kind will be sufficient cause for my

application to be rejected or, if discovered after I am employed, cause for immediate

termination of my employment.

________________________ _____________________________ ___________ Student Name Student signature Date

________________________ _____________________________ ___________ Parent Name Parent signature Date

Complete and attach all required information for the application process: _______ All information and questions have been filled out appropriately

_______ A copy of your school attendance record

_______ A copy of your student recommendation form

Please mail, email or fax your application by March 28, 2014, to Alex Lackey,

Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106

alackey@cbgarden.org FAX: 216.721.2056

* All forms must be completed and submitted on time in order to be considered for an interview.

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Student Recommendation Form

Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school students (age 15-18) in Cleveland. Students earn

an hourly wage working as a team to maintain learning farms and market produce and salsa. Students learn

agricultural/horticultural skills, business skills, life skills and environmental stewardship. Green Corps will

challenge students to work cooperatively with others, to be a leader, work independently, and to work in all

weather conditions. We do not require a certain GPA, but to be successful in this program, students must be able

to come to work every day on time, work with others, accept direction and be eager to learn.

Please provide your candid input on this applicant to the best of your ability. Provide any specific details you can

and use the back of the page if necessary. Thank you for your time!

Your name: _________________________________ Position at school: ___________________

Student’s Name: ____________________ How do you know him or her: __________________

Daytime Phone: _________________________ Evening Phone: ______________________________

Please tell us your impression of the student’s:

Motivation to learn:

Ability to take direction:

Ability to get along with others:

Attendance:

General behavior:

Other comments:

Signature: _________________________________________ Date:__________________________

Please attach to application and send to Cleveland Botanical Garden

by March 28, 2014, to Alex Lackey, Cleveland Botanical Garden

11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

alackey@cbgarden.org FAX: 216.721.2056