You will be immersed in our unique culture and learn about our business strategy, structures and how community plays a central role.  

 

This would be a great fit for someone enthusiastic and curious about herb farming, who wants to gain a better understanding of how to harness their healing properties for everyday use.

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I have space for five apprentices per season.

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About you:

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• can commit to a consistent schedule between May - December (3 month minimum)

• innately curious

• passionate about organic herb farming and medicine-making

• possess a sense of humour

• able to be part of a focused team and work independently

• can work on repetitive tasks, with a penchant for efficiency

• affinity for attention to detail, along with awareness of the bigger picture

• self motivated with a solution seeking attitude

• respond well to feedback

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Expectations:

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We are looking for an apprentice in production who can support the herbal apothecary business in the next stage of growth.  You will be involved in all aspects of our herbal products business, including: plant care and harvesting, formulating, bottling, design and print of labeling, recording stock, supply ordering, accounting, communication, preparing orders, and website maintenance.

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We will have two scheduled production days for a total of 10 hours per week. 

This is 2 x 5hr days -  Thursday and Fridays during the day,  between 9am - 3pm.

 

If you are a good match, we will consider your application even if you are only available on one of those days, or only available for part of the 8 month season.

  

In addition to the operations of the herbal apothecary, you will be expected to attend a minimum of

TWO of our 3 hour community garden sessions per month (additional 6 hours/month) – which we offer to our volunteer community.

 

Working in the garden is an integral part of the puzzle. We seek an apprentice who is committed to cultivate relationships with the plant and people communities we tend to.

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A bonus for us would be if you had skills and interest with photography, content creation/story telling.

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Compensation:

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• Invaluable experience

• Submerged learning opportunity

• Community supports

• 1-1 mentoring with Maria

• Invitation to special events

•  No Fee for learning!

• Possibility of live in experience (rent is extra) - access to garden 24/7

 

How to apply:

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If you think you would excel at certain tasks, but not everything we outlined- we encourage you to still apply.

You can fill out the form below.

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Please do not submit an application if you are not able to commit to the times listed.

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Please also send us an email to express your interest with a plentiful synopsis of yourself to mariasolakofski (at) gmail (dot) com and include:

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• What are your goals with your learning and time here?

• What values and experiences will you share with us?

• Tell us about how you stay mentally and physically fit.

• Include your résume if you wish, but not at all necessary.