Coworkers at The Guild at Raphael Village work with adults who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, or other developmental/intellectual disabilities to help them learn and reinforce independent living skills, social skills, pre-vocational/vocational training and employment skills, healthy living skills, arts-based vocational skills, and creative expression.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals 18+ years of age and older with exceptionalities in addition to: knowledge of organic gardening practices, general planting experience, seed cultivation, and be open to learning biodynamic methods. The Lead Gardner will be responsible for all of the Guild’s gardens, both at the Town Center and in the immediate area (Raphael Academy playground and Raphael Academy container gardens).

Gardening Responsibilities

• The gardening program will engage Guild members throughout the year in the following:

  • cultivation and planting of seedlings

  • ongoing maintenance of container and in-ground gardens (watering, mulching, weeding, etc.)

  • being knowledgeable of annual harvesting schedules

  • developing a seasonal schedule in collaboration with Guild members for planting and harvesting using LSU Agriculture center guidelines. 

Work with Guild members in small groups to support them in making progress toward their individual service plan goals both within the gardening program and within the other areas outlined above.

Raphael Village is located in the Irish Channel neighborshood of New Orleans, LA.

Please contact:

Marianne Fieber, Programs Administrator for more information and a copy of the full job description or send a cover letter and resume to ------------

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