Narrow Ridge is hiring three part-time staff positions for 2023. The personnel committee may consider combining any two of the positions to create a single position for qualifying candidates. Detailed descriptions of each job posting are found below.
- Cook for Earth literacy programs
- Gardener for Earth literacy programs
- Assistant to the Director of Narrow Ridge
General Description of Narrow Ridge:
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center is a nonprofit organization in northern Grainger County that was established in 1991 to study, teach and demonstrate an effort toward sustainable living. Narrow Ridge protects approximately 550 acres of rural land including over 150 acres of wilderness, 45 home sites, and our Natural Burial Preserve. Narrow Ridge offers a variety of educational programs that include courses for academic credit, “green” workshops, organic gardening, Vision Fasts, and sustainable living and natural immersion experiences. Our demonstration garden and orchard provide experiential learning opportunities and supply food for program guests. Ongoing community events at Narrow Ridge include music jams, film nights, yoga classes, silent meditation gatherings, solstice and equinox celebrations, community potlucks and our annual Hogskin History Day, which celebrates the beauty, history, culture, and music of our area. Our eco-lodges and rental cabins offer a rare opportunity to experience simplified living and a true sense of immersion in nature. All our facilities are solar-powered and have waterless composting toilets and other eco-friendly features such as straw bale construction, rainwater collection systems, and instantaneous hot water heaters.
Narrow Ridge Cook for 2023 Earth literacy programs
Narrow Ridge is seeking a cook to prepare food for 4- to 8-day onsite Earth literacy programs in 2023. For the typical 2023 Narrow Ridge program, vegan and vegetarian meals will need to be prepared for up to 25 people (menu and recipes will be provided).
2023 programs include college student groups, college faculty groups, at least one high school group, and at least one program open to the public.
The first Narrow Ridge program will be February 24 – 26. Additional programs are scheduled for March, May, June, and November with the possibility of additional programs being scheduled this year.
Position Starts: February 20
Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Please email your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener at community@narrowridge.org.
Meals & Cooking Facilities: Cook will have the use of a recently remodeled kitchen with propane cook stove/oven. Cook is welcomed to eat prepared meals with program participants.
Skills Desired: Applicant should have experience cooking meals on a schedule for groups of up to 25 people.
Pay Rate: $15 per hour
Housing: Temporary housing in a small, rustic, furnished cabin will be provided if desired.
Preferred Method of Contact: E-mail or Phone
Contact: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener
Phone: 865-497-2753 Email: community@narrowridge.org
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Rd., Washburn, TN 37888
Narrow Ridge Gardener for Earth literacy programs
Narrow Ridge is seeking a part-time gardener onsite to manage day-to-day care of our organic garden and orchard. The gardener will provide education on gardening, orchard care and food systems as requested for our Earth literacy programs. The gardener will also work closely with the Cook to plan menus and provide produce for Earth literacy programs in 2023.
2023 programs include college student groups, college faculty groups, at least one high school group, and at least one program open to the public.
Position Starts: March 1
Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Please email your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener at community@narrowridge.org.
Gardening Facilities: Gardener will manage a 1/8 acre garden plot and small orchard, which is shared with the broader Narrow Ridge community. Gardener will have access to a large storage barn with gardening tools, supplies and equipment. Gardener is welcomed to eat prepared meals with program participants.
Skills Desired: Applicant should have experience in organic garden maintenance, and knowledge of food systems education is strongly preferred.
Pay Rate: $15 per hour
Housing: A small, rustic, furnished cabin will be provided if desired.
Preferred Method of Contact: E-mail or Phone
Contact: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener
Phone: 865-497-2753 Email: community@narrowridge.org
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Rd., Washburn, TN 37888
Assistant to the Director of Narrow Ridge
Narrow Ridge is seeking a part-time administrative assistant onsite to perform clerical, coordination and other duties as needed under the supervision of the NR Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, making telephone calls, checking voice messages, and returning phone calls; written and mail correspondence; updating mailing lists, filing, and organizing NR documents; assisting with coordinating and promoting NR events via promotional flyers and online; and other tasks as requested.
Position Starts: as early as February 1
Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Please email your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener at community@narrowridge.org
Office Facilities: Assistant will be working onsite at the NR office located in Washburn, TN. Reimbursement for NR-related travel expenses is provided. Assistant must provide their own laptop or computer.
Skills Desired: Applicant should have experience in clerical support, strong written and digital communication skills, and be organized and detail oriented.
Pay Rate: $15 per hour
Housing: A small, rustic, furnished cabin will be provided if desired.
Preferred Method of Contact: E-mail or Phone
Contact: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener
Phone: 865-497-2753 Email: community@narrowridge.org
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Rd., Washburn, TN 37888
