Gteganes Makjewit

**Job Title**:Gteganes Makjewit (Garden Worker)**

**Department**:Language/Culture

**Reports To**:Mno Mijem Sovereignty Coordinator

**Location**: Tribal Properties

**Status**:Non-Exempt (NE-7)/Seasonal

**Wage: $14.63- $18.29**

**Open Date: April 15, 2024**

**Close Date: April 24, 2024**

**SUMMARY**

Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) is seeking seasonal Gteganes Makjewit (Garden Workers) to assist with Mno Mijem (Good Food) Sovereignty Programs including but not limited to planting, maintaining, weeding and harvesting. The Seasonal Garden Workers must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as work is dependent on weather conditions.

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic knowledge of garden processes
- Familiarity with Potawatomi culture

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist with the Tribal garden and harvesting efforts that will include, but are not limited to:

- Tilling
- Preparing the ground for gardening
- Greenhouse work
- Planting
- Watering
- Weeding
- Harvesting
- Seed saving
- Preserving produce
- Distribution of produce
- Assist in maintaining equipment (Kubota, gardening equipment, etc.)
- Work at all seasonal events including but not limited to the Harvest Feast
- Assist with maintenance and housekeeping of garden house, greenhouse and barn
- Assist with the inventory of all equipment and resources

**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Must have good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
- Must have a desire to work outside
- Flexible, highly organized
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability or willingness to learn to drive utility vehicle
- Ability or willingness to learn all food processing and gardening equipment
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently at times
- Ability to work with all age groups
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality according to Tribal, State and Federal standards and guidelines

**C**ON**DITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- First Aid certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- ServSafe food handling certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- This position will require non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as required for evening classes, seasonal events, to meet program requirements and deadlines
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely in the field and regularly exposed to adverse weather (i.e., rain, heat, cold, etc.) and adverse working conditions (i.e., dirt, soil, mud)
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 60lbs routinely

**DISCLAIMER**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

**INDIAN PREFERENCE**

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

**EMPLOYER BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION**

This a seasonal non-benefitted position.

**EMPLOYER BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION**

The Gun Lake Tribe offers a competitive base salary and the best benefits package around
- Medical, dental, vision and telehealth coverage for employee and all dependents, with no employee premium
- Paid Time Off and 15 paid Holidays
- Short-and-long term disability coverage
- Life insurance for the employee, spouse and their dependents
- Pension plan for Public Safety employees
- 401K/Roth retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC and Flexible Spending Account, additional life insurance
- On-site gym, free memberships for entire household
- One hour paid lunch break

**TO APPLY