Lilasuka Dasi: Srila Prabhupada provided five wonderful themes for the development of New Vrindaban. They are: cow protection, self-sufficiency, holy pilgrimage, spiritual education, and, above all, loving Krishna.
ECO-Vrindaban (ECOV) is a non-profit that assists ISKCON New Vrindaban, with a special focus on the cow protection and self-sufficiency aspects of the over-all mission.
To further these goals, ECOV would like to engage a qualified person as head of its newly created “Gardens and Produce Department.”
The position is full-time and salaried, commensurate with experience.
If you are interested, please send your resume and inquiries to Ranaka Dasa at dfintel@msn.com.
Thank you and Hare Krishna!
Service Description
Department: Gardens & Produce
Mission: Make the gardens attractive, a place where pilgrims, visitors, community members can find their connection with a natural way of living; create a proper service mood among the staff and support the temple with outstanding produce.
Goal: Produce vegetables and flowers for the New Vrindaban community as per Srila Prabhupada’s instructions. Make sure the garden looks attractive throughout the year.
Job Title: Department Head Gardens and Produce
Authority: ECOV
Requirements/Skills:
Knowledge and experience in organic food production and garden management.
Ability to interact and communicate in a friendly manner with all types of people.
Ability to supervise staff and volunteers, assign duties and evaluate service.
Ability to value other people’s contributions and to express appreciation.
Ability to deal with problems, time sensitive matters and difficult people.
Organizational and administrative skills.
Steady, reliable, responsible, exemplary character.
Ability to follow budget and financial plan
Responsibilities:
Plan the new season based on the needs of the temple;
Prepare the garden for each season (e.g. preparing the soil, planting the seeds, maintaining the crops, harvesting, etc.);
Managing the day to day operation of the gardens, which includes managing the garden staff and volunteers;
Maintaining an attractive, healthy garden;
Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditures;
Inform the head of the kitchen one week in advance about planned harvest;
Food processing and storage
Ensure safety for all staff members, volunteers and guests;
Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
Care and maintenance of machinery and power tools as appropriate.
Attend meetings and training courses as required.