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Organic Gardener

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    SLIABH AUGHTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
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    Ref: #CES-2357932
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    AN GÁIRDIN, Saint Bridget's Road, Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 E891
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 02 Oct 2024
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    Closing On: 13 Nov 2024

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

You can register your interest by selecting the ‘Register your interest’ button or you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Organic Gardener required for fully certified organic garden where a range of traditional fruit, vegetable and flower crops are produced annually.

Duties will include:
- assisting with the general daily maintenance of the garden
- crop harvesting 
- gathering and storing of seeds, cuttings etc. at varying times of the year
- pruning of fruit bushes and trees
- other duties that may arise in the garden as the seasons change. 

You will work to the direction of the Head Gardener who will lay out daily tasks. 
Some assistance may also be required in the maintenance of a native tree plantation at the appropriate time of the year.  
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