Garden Educator In Training Application

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Garden Educator In Training Application

Thank you for applying to the Garden Educator in Training Program at Rooted! A full job description can be found on our website at https://www.rootedwi.org/engage-with-us/training-program/

This program offers participants the opportunity to gain hands-on skills in garden-based education through work at the Goodman Youth Farm and Troy Kids Garden. Working side-by-side with farmers and staff, trainees learn small-scale, sustainable farming techniques and will gain a thorough understanding of facilitating positive experiences in the garden for youth . Trainees can expect to gain experience in every aspect of small-scale vegetable production as well as working with children of all ages in a farm or garden setting.

To participate in this training program, please complete this application, and we will be in touch. If you would prefer to send a resume, please email a resume and cover letter to bronte@rootedwi.org

Contact Information

Name (First and Last) *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Home Address *

Are you interested in the Summer Position or the Full Season Position? *

Summer Position (June 13 - August 12)

Full Seasons Position (April 11 - October 27)

Required

Are you interested in full time (maximum 40 hours/week) or part time (minimum 20 hours/ week) work? *

Full Time

Part Time

We work with Madison College and UW-Madison to offer work study paid positions. Please let us know if you believe you are eligible for work study. *

Yes I believe I am eligible for work study

No I do not believe I am eligible for work study

Select Highest Level of Education Completed

Some high school

Completed high school or obtained GED

Some college or technical school

Graduated college or technical school

Clear selection

List all schools attended with dates: (e.g., Shabazz City High School 2012-2016)

Other Education

Work History

Please provide the following information for each of your three most recent jobs, starting with the most recent.

- Name of employer/company
- Name and phone number of direct supervisor
- Job title
- Job duties
- Dates worked

Job 1 - Work History (most recent job)

Job 2 - Work History

Job 3 - Work History

References

Please list the name and phone number or email address of three references. (Non-family please, unless you've worked for a family business.)

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Please describe any experience you have related to vegetable farming, outdoor, or physical work in general. *

Please describe any experience you have related to working with youth.

Please describe why you are interested in this position. *

Please confirm that you are aware of and are comfortable with the physical nature of this job, including bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the ground for hours at a time, and repetitive lifting of items up to 50 lbs. *

Yes, I am aware of and comfortable with the physical nature of this job.

How did you hear about this position?

Anything else you would like us to know about yourself?

Any questions you have for us about our farms, educational programs, or the position expectations?

Voluntary Self-Identification Questions for Job Applicants

Rooted has adopted an Affirmative Action Plan in order to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for all.
The disclosure of the following information is voluntary and allows us to meet government reporting
requirements and judge the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts. The information will be used in
accordance with Rooted’s policies and State and Federal law, which forbid discrimination based on this
information.

If you do not provide racial/ethnic heritage information, federal regulations stipulate that a visual survey
or post-employment records may be used to acquire racial/ethnic heritage information necessary for the
completion of affirmative action records.

Gender

Male

Female

Nonbinary

Prefer not to say

Race/Ethnic Heritage

American Indian or Alaskan Native: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintain cultural identification through tribal association or community recognition

Asian or Pacific Islander: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands, and Samoa.

Black or African American (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic or Latinx: All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

White (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East

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